Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN
About The Position
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate and motivated PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their rehabilitation team at Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center in Lakeview, Ohio. This PRN position offers flexible scheduling and is ideal for individuals looking to supplement their income, pick up occasional additional hours, maintain flexibility around personal commitments, gain experience in a different rehabilitation setting, stay clinically active without a set weekly schedule, or work with a supportive team closer to home. The role involves providing skilled occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help residents regain independence in daily activities. The organization, founded by therapists, emphasizes clinical collaboration, professional respect, and quality patient care, aiming to create a supportive and empowering environment for all clinicians.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for licensure before beginning employment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient care skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a supervising Occupational Therapist and interdisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering individualized, high-quality occupational therapy services.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, or post-acute rehabilitation is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Help residents improve independence with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and self-care.
- Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, coordination, endurance, and functional performance.
- Assist residents in developing or restoring the skills needed for meaningful daily activities.
- Provide training in adaptive equipment, compensatory techniques, and functional task performance.
- Monitor residents' responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate residents and families on strategies to support safety and independence within the COTA scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
- Follow Ohio occupational therapy practice requirements, facility policies, and established safety protocols.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, patient-centered rehabilitation environment.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN Opportunities
- Supportive Clinical Leadership
- Collaborative Team Environment
- Professional Development
- Meaningful Patient Relationships
- Recognition & Appreciation
- Patient-First Approach
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
