Occupational Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Blue Stone Therapy is expanding into the Milwaukee area with a new skilled nursing partnership in Muskego, WI, and we're building our therapy team from the ground up. We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who wants the opportunity to help establish a strong therapy program while delivering individualized, patient-centered care in a collaborative and supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join Blue Stone Therapy as we grow into a new market and help shape the culture, teamwork, and patient experience of a new therapy program from day one.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligibility for licensure in Wisconsin
Nice To Haves
- Strong clinical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Passion for helping patients achieve greater independence and meaningful functional outcomes
- Ability to work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary care team
- Positive attitude and desire to help build a new therapy team
- Skilled nursing, post-acute, or geriatric experience is helpful but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Carry out individualized treatment plans to improve independence with daily activities, functional mobility, strength, coordination, and safety
- Help patients develop or regain skills needed to participate as independently as possible in everyday activities
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on adaptive strategies, equipment, and techniques to support independence and safety
- Monitor and communicate patient progress, response to treatment, and changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist
- Collaborate with therapy, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
- Contribute to the development and success of a new therapy program through teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Additional benefits available based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
