Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN

Community First Solutions•Hamilton, OH

About The Position

Community First Solutions is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join its Therapy Department. The COTA provides occupational therapy treatment under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, helping residents achieve individualized therapy goals and maximize safety, independence, and quality of life. The role works collaboratively with residents, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, effective resident-centered care. The position also contributes to individualized rehabilitation planning, treatment implementation, home assessments, program development, quality assurance initiatives, and projects. The COTA helps maintain an adequate inventory of residents’ adaptive aids and equipment, protects confidential health information, follows organizational technology and information policies, and supports the onboarding of new employees. The posting describes a PRN position.

Requirements

Hold an Associate’s degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) program.
Hold an active Ohio COTA license or be eligible for Ohio licensure.
Have at least one year of experience in geriatrics or subacute care.
Be committed to safe, compassionate, high-quality resident care.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with residents, families, staff, and healthcare professionals.
Understand and follow occupational therapy best practices, infection control standards, OSHA requirements, and resident safety protocols.
Be comfortable participating in rehabilitation planning, treatment implementation, home assessments, and quality assurance programs.
Be organized and able to maintain an adequate inventory of adaptive aids and equipment.
Bring a positive, team-oriented attitude and embrace Community First Solutions’ Always Behaviors.
Be ready to help welcome and onboard new employees.
The Qualifications section lists a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
The Qualifications section lists a current Ohio License in Occupational Therapy and CPR certification.
The Qualifications section lists at least two years’ experience.

Nice To Haves

Long-term healthcare experience is preferred.
A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy treatment under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
Help residents achieve individualized therapy goals and improve safety, independence, daily functioning, and quality of life.
Collaborate with residents, families, staff, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to support high-quality care.
Participate in individualized rehabilitation planning and implement treatments.
Participate in home assessments.
Contribute to program development, quality assurance initiatives, and projects.
Maintain an adequate inventory of adaptive aids and equipment for residents.
Protect residents’ privacy and confidential health information and follow organizational policies related to technology and electronic information.
Follow occupational therapy best practices, infection control standards, OSHA requirements, and resident safety protocols.
Help welcome and onboard new employees and contribute to a supportive workplace culture.