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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Medical University of South CarolinaColumbia, SC
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist, the certified occupational therapy assistant administers and directs administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner, providing care in congruence of the goals established by the occupational therapist, and re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, and supporting findings with appropriate documentation.

Requirements

  • Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
  • Licensed by South Carolina as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
  • Licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy.
  • Registration with the National Board for certification in Occupational Therapy.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
  • Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
  • Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
  • Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
  • Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
  • Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
  • Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
  • Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
  • Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
  • Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
  • Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
  • Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
  • Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
  • Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
  • Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
  • Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

  • If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

  • Administers and directs administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner.
  • Provides care in congruence with the goals established by the occupational therapist.
  • Re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals.
  • Supports findings with appropriate documentation.

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