Occupational Therapist Assistant/ COTA

BrightSpring Health Services • Charlottesville, VA

12d

About The Position

Adoration Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support occupational therapists in delivering customized treatment plans. The role helps improve patients’ quality of life by assisting with treatment interventions, administering therapeutic exercises and activities, training patients and others involved in rehabilitation, and documenting patient progress. The assistant also reports status changes to multidisciplinary team members and maintains accurate patient records. Services are provided in the comfort of patients’ homes.

Requirements

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program.
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification in the state of practice.
• Current live CPR certification.
• Two-step TB skin test required.
• Proof of auto insurance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy interventions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, including lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
• Fine motor skills and visual acuity, and ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push and pull, bend and stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently.
• A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local and state regulations, to verify ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics, and/or home health.
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing treatment interventions.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients’ strength, mobility, and function.
• Provide training to individuals and others involved in their rehabilitation, and document training results.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document and report changes in patient status to multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed