Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

The COTA will use their skills to provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to patients as directed by the supervised Occupational Therapist. The COTA will work with the interdisciplinary team to enable patients to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the use of assistive devices and modifications as necessary.
• Collaborate and recommend treatment modifications, based on patient needs, with the occupational therapist.
• Communicate, interact, and collaborate with all members of the care team.
• Provide direct treatment/consultative services as determined by the supervising occupational therapist for those individuals who are in need of services.
• Review all pertinent information available regarding the patient and their disability.
• Adapt environments, equipment, tools, materials and activities according to the patient’s needs.
• Implementing appropriate treatment techniques, as related to sensory processing, activities of daily living, fine motor, visual motor skills and neuro-developmental concerns, to individuals.
• Collaborate with occupational therapist to assist in devising appropriate treatment plans.

• Record daily progress notes and maintain records of services provided.

Requirements:

• Provide occupational therapy care that complies with organization's best practices, standards, policies and procedures.

• Comply with both federal and state guidelines, including all licensing requirements.

About Company

This rapidly expanding rehabilitation company provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services in a variety of settings across 100+ long-term care facilities.

Committed to delivering the highest quality of services to patients and their families, they foster an environment built on a strong standard of skills, experience and professionalism. Led by a senior team of dedicated individuals, the organization stands apart from its competitors with unparalleled expertise.

Value is placed on the satisfaction of both customers and employees and that is why special attention is given to encourage the professional and personal development for all employees.