Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full Time - Quinton Memorial Health and Rehabilitation

Vitruvian Health • Dalton, GA

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About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist to assist in treating referred patients of all age populations. The role requires providing care appropriate to each patient's age and ability level, applying knowledge of growth and development, and assessing information about the patient's current status in relation to age-specific needs.

The assistant may work in outpatient or inpatient departments, or at industrial sites or patients' homes for on-site assessments. The position may require a flexible schedule, weekend and holiday coverage, work beyond normal hours, and emergency callback. The role involves exposure to hazardous chemicals and equipment found in a typical therapy setting and requires physical assistance with patient transfers, bending and reaching, and the ability to tolerate a moderate amount of stress. The assistant works under a variety of supervising therapists and may assist other rehabilitation associates as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) program, verified through primary-source verification.
• Registered Certified Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Knowledge of BLS CPR.
• Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs, age group, and ability level.
• Ability to identify needs for and complete basic splinting.
• Ability to physically assist with patient transfers and perform bending and reaching activities.
• Ability to tolerate a moderate amount of stress.
• Ability to work under the direction of a variety of supervising therapists.
• Must meet characteristics consistent with certification requirements and ethical practice in Occupational Therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in physical agent modalities is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in treatment of referred patients under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Provide care appropriate to the age and ability level of each patient.
• Use knowledge of growth and development and assess patient information in relation to age-specific needs.
• Identify needs for basic splinting and complete basic splinting.
• Physically assist with patient transfers and perform bending and reaching activities.
• Assist other rehabilitation associates as needed.
• Work in outpatient or inpatient departments, or at industrial sites or homes for on-site assessments as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree