Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Adult Neuro

Collage Rehabilitation Partners•Johns Creek, GA

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About The Position

Learning Services, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and detail-oriented Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide adult neurorehabilitation in Johns Creek, Georgia. The COTA works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team to implement therapeutic treatment plans, lead group activities, and support clients in achieving independence and quality of life. The role involves supporting people with brain injuries and navigating behavioral, emotional, and physical challenges in a client-centered environment.

Requirements

High school diploma and three years of related work experience.
Active certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Understanding of the needs of older adults and individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities; ongoing training participation is required.
Ability to solve problems collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Valid driver’s license and a record of responsible driving behavior.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a related field.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans to enhance clients’ functional independence, cognitive abilities, daily living skills, and coping strategies.
Assess, develop, monitor, fabricate, and repair adaptive equipment or compensatory strategies for participation in daily tasks.
Design, organize, and facilitate culturally sensitive group activities and monthly schedules focused on cognitive stimulation, socialization, and recreational or vocational development.
Encourage clients, manage difficult situations such as activity refusal or emotional distress, and teach emotional regulation skills.
Provide appropriate physical assistance with medication administration, medical procedures, transportation, transfers, dressing, and grooming.
Support direct care staff when not engaged in clinical interventions.
Coordinate, complete, and distribute client assessments; schedule, lead, and document annual ISP/Treatment Planning meetings and revisions; and distribute updates to team members and families within required timelines.
Observe, evaluate, and record client progress, attitudes, and behaviors; update charts and maintain compliance with company standards and regulations.
Advocate for clients by communicating changes in behavioral, medical, emotional, cognitive, or physical condition to team members, families, and payers.
Orient staff on clinical programming, client supervision, health and safety protocols, and off-site activities.
Work with the Site Manager or Clinical Specialist to identify, order, clean, and assemble therapy supplies and equipment.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance in the therapy environment.