Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)

Community-Life; Belle Vernon (Fayette County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Community LIFE seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L) to deliver in-home and center-based therapy for older adults, following a plan set by the supervising OT/L. This Mon-Fri daytime role includes mileage reimbursement at the federal rate and operates from Rostraver, PA.

The candidate must have PA OTA licensure and at least one year of geriatric experience, with strong empathy, reliability, and organizational skills to support independent living in a team-based Day Center

Qualifications

• OTA/L program completion required.
• Minimum of one year working with the frail or elder population.
• PA OTA licensure and valid PA Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and in-center therapy for older adults.
• Implement treatment plans under OT/L supervision.
• Support independence in ADLs and IADLs, mobility, ROM, and strengthening.

Skills

Geriatric care

Clinical competency

Empathy

Reliability

Organization

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

OTA/L program completion

Job description

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)

Full Time 40 Technical Rostraver, PA, US

Salary Range: $27.50 To $32.50 Hourly

Summary: Our COTA provides in-home and in-center therapy for older adults on an ongoing basis in an effort to help regain or maintain their abilities to remain independent with ADL’s and IADL’s, range of motion, strength and interventions established by a treatment plan from the OT/L. This is a Mon-Fri daylight (7:30am-4:00pm) position. Mileage reimbursement is provided at the federal rate.

Location: Rostraver, PA and surrounding communities

• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Automatic Contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay available

Required Education: Successful OTA/L program completion approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Required Experience: Minimum of one year working with the frail or elder population.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Current OTA licensure issued by the state of PA.
• Valid PA Driver’s License

Required Skills:

• Able to demonstrate clinical competency with the geriatric population.
• Initiative and resourcefulness.
• Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
• Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly.
• Ability to understand & carry out non-technical verbal & written directions, record messages, & keep records.
• Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of participants
• Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks
• Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants
• Neat appearance
• Proven record of excellent attendance
• Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and be flexible

About us:

Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life.

Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible.

Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.