Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in enhancing patients' lives through tailored therapy modalities. This position involves collaborating with occupational therapists to implement effective treatment plans and ensuring that patients achieve their highest level of function. You'll engage with patients and their families, providing education and support while maintaining clear communication with the healthcare team. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need, all within a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an AOTA-approved program with a Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to analyze and interpret professional documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy modalities as per treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Occupational Therapy Modalities

Clinical Techniques

Patient Communication

Educational Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Therapy Equipment

Job description

Job Summary: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will assume responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan of care established by an occupational therapist to assure the patient/resident maintains their highest practicable level of function.

1. Provides care per physician's orders and plan of care developed by evaluating therapist.
2. Takes measurements of patient's/client's status, within the limits of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in providing care and to assist in assessing the effectiveness of care.
3. Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating therapist, to promote maximum benefits from therapy. Summarizes patient performance according to established goals.
4. Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient/client, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist provides education to meet those needs.
5. Follows plan for discharge and discusses with the evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns which may arise. Assists therapist in goal reassessment and discharge planning.
6. Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
7. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for clinical setting and patient/resident population served.
8. Displays appropriate technical knowledge and application of available modalities and other equipment.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and/or Experience: Must be a graduate of a professional training program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association with at least a Bachelor's degree from said four-year college or university.
2. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and