Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Selectis Health, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectis Health, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work under the direct supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.

The role focuses on providing rehabilitative therapy and supporting services to residents, helping them regain physical or mental capabilities and adjust to disabilities. Key duties include assisting in planning, organizing, and conducting OT programs; treating patients and educating families; monitoring progress and maintaining records; and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Associates degree in OT and OTA licensure.
• Active state licensure as OTA and COTA certification.
• Excellent communication, organization, and patience with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting OT programs under supervision.
• Treat and educate patients and families about disabilities.
• Monitor progress and maintain records, upholding confidentiality.
• Protect residents from neglect and maintain resident confidentiality.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organized and detailed in work

Genuine caring for and interest in the

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Active state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certificate as Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

GeneralPurpose:

Underdirectsupervision ofaregisteredOccupationalTherapistprovidesand/or assistsintheprovision ofrehabilitativeanddevelopmental therapy and support servicesforresidents.Facilitatesthelearningofskillsandfunctionsessential to regaining physical ormental capabilities orsuccessfully adjusting tophysical and/or mental disabilities

EssentialJobFunctions:

Thisfacilityexpectstheirassociates topromoteanatmosphere ofteamwork with other associates and hospitality and comfort for itsresidents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive

• Assistinplanning,organizes,andconductsoccupationaltherapy programsunderthedirectguidanceofaregistered OccupationalTherapist.


• Treatsand/orassistsintreatment,advisement, andeducationofpatients and families as appropriate to specific physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities.


• Monitorspatientprogressthroughouttreatment;preparesandmaintains records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence toprocedural safeguards and confidentiality requirements.


• Maintainconfidentialityofresidentandfacilityrecords/information


• Protectresidentsfromneglect,mistreatment,andabuse

MinimumQualifications:

• Associate's degree inOccupational Therapy


• Active state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant


• CertificationasOccupationalTherapyAssistant(COTA)


• Organizedanddetailedinworkperformance.


• Goodcommunicationskillswithexcellentself-disciplineandpatience.


• Genuine caringforandinterestinelderlyanddisabledpeopleinanu