Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Sterling Therapy Providers; Concord (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $2000

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers in Pennsylvania is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to implement occupational therapy programs under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. The role focuses on increasing residents’ independence through ADLs and therapeutic activities.

The position supports full-time, part-time, and per diem schedules with benefits including medical, dental & vision, 401K, holiday pay, PTO, and an on-site work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program and eligible for certification.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan under supervision.
• Provides OT treatments including ADLs and ROM exercises.
• Performs ADL evaluations under the OT direction.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups with OT input.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in OT techniques.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to tailor programs.
• Maintains resident documentation promptly and accurately.
• Attends care and staff meetings as OT representative.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned, maintained and reported for repairs.
• Delivers high-quality, compassionate care to residents.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Good verbal and written communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA program

Licensed or eligible for licensure

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

RATE: $30 to $36 PER HOUR

BENEFITS:

• $2000 Sign on Bonus

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Overtime Available

• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;

2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;

3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;

4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;

5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;

6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;

7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;

8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;

9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;

10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He/she must be certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

JOB SKILLS:

1 Good organizational and time management skills.

2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention/participation may be required