Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
At Powerback, the Occupational Therapy Assistant helps patients recover and regain independence by implementing occupational therapy programs and activities, following established recovery plans, and delivering therapy treatments. The role focuses on restoring, reinforcing, and enhancing patients’ physical abilities while treating each person as an individual and providing patient-centered care in a caring, compassionate atmosphere. The position is based in a facility and reports to the Director of Rehab. The Occupational Therapy Assistant collaborates with peers, adapts to patients’ needs and varied settings, and makes referrals when needed to help patients receive appropriate care. Powerback describes its services as integrated and individualized, with the aim of helping patients move, breathe, feel, and live better.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA and ACOTE standards.
- Obtain initial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
Responsibilities
- Implement occupational therapy programs and activities.
- Follow developed recovery plans and deliver therapy treatments.
- Help restore, reinforce, and enhance patients’ physical abilities and independence.
- Provide individualized, patient-first care in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
- Collaborate with peers and make referrals to support patients’ care needs.
- Adapt to patients’ needs and the variety of work and settings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
- Dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
- Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
- Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
- Visa or Green Card sponsorship and relocation assistance.
- Journey Travel Program with the security of a full-time role.
- Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
- PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
- Clinicians in Action professional development program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
