Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Harmony-Health-; Fitzgerald (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fitzgerald, GA seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to work under a licensed OT. You will implement treatment plans, assist with ADL training, document progress, and educate residents and families to promote independence.

Under supervision, you’ll help maximize residents' functional mobility and quality of life, while adhering to facility policies and regulations in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current and valid COTA certification/licensure.
• CPR certification required (or obtain upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions including ADL training and adaptive equipment use.
• Document residents' treatments, progress, and response to interventions in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Communicate regularly with the supervising OT regarding residents' progress and recommend modifications to treatment plans when appropriate.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, adaptive strategies, and home safety techniques to promote continued independence.
• Adhere to facility policies, professional standards of practice, and all state and federal regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Location: Fitzgerald, GA

Join the Harmony Health & Rehabilitation Center team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents! As a COTA, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled therapy services that help our residents improve their ability to perform daily living activities, maximize independence, and enhance their overall quality of life.

About the Role

The COTA will be responsible for assisting in implementing individualized treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist, providing occupational therapy interventions, documenting residents' treatments and progress, and communicating regularly with the supervising OT. The COTA will also educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, adaptive strategies, and home safety techniques to promote continued independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist
• Provide occupational therapy interventions including therapeutic activities, ADL (Activities of Daily Living) training, adaptive equipment use, and functional mobility tasks
• Document residents' treatments, progress, and response to interventions in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Communicate regularly with the supervising OT regarding residents' progress and recommend modifications to treatment plans when appropriate
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, adaptive strategies, and home safety techniques to promote continued independence
• Adhere to facility policies, professional standards of practice, and all state and federal regulations

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current and valid certification/licensure as a COTA
• CPR certification required (or must obtain upon hire)
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

About Harmony Health & Rehabilitation Center

At Harmony Health & Rehabilitation Center, we pride ourselves on being a true partner to our residents and their families. Our mission is "A Beacon of Care For a stronger tomorrow" and we strive to live by our values of treating residents like family and their communities like our own.