Occupational Therapy Assistant

BHS • Paducah, KY

40d

About The Position

Occupational Therapy Assistant Part Time, First Shift The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will treat patients; maintain communication with doctors and other health personnel, supervise aides, volunteers, support staff, and students under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Current Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by the Kentucky State Board of Occupational Therapy or temporary certification and eligible for certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant by the Kentucky State Board of Occupational Therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Acute Care

Responsibilities

• Documents treatment interventions, response and progress in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Communicates change in status, patient progress and goal achievement with an occupational therapist.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending discharge disposition and assistive equipment needs.
• Provides services to improve functional independence and/or reduce pain.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees