Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant -COTA

MaineGuide; Standish, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to administer occupational therapy per a plan by a licensed OT, ensuring participants receive scheduled treatments and sessions are documented. The role supports homebound and community-based therapy, with a focus on rehabilitation through therapeutic exercises and adaptive devices.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and an accredited COTA program with A.A.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT.
• Two years experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred.
• Licensed as COTA/L in State.

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.
• Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
• Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra‑indications of heating modalities and techniques.
• Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
• Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confers with staff members to exchange and evaluate participant information for modifying current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans‑disciplinary team.
• Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding needs.
• Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follows daily scheduling patterns and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Education

High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT

Two years experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant /COTA

FT position with benefits

M-F/ No weekends

Hiring Immediately

SUMMARY

Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
• Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra‑indications of heating modalities and techniques.
• Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
• Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans‑disciplinary team as requested. Adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
• Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None Required

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
• Two years experience in neuro‑rehabilitation preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Licensed as COTA/L in State.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Other Requirements:

• Travel as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.