Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

W3Global; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vision Insurance

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support licensed occupational therapists across inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and home health settings. You will assist with ADLs, mobility, and developmental therapies within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have experience with disabilities or neurodevelopmental conditions, strong documentation skills, and a commitment to patient safety and independence.

Qualifications

• COTA certification is required.
• Experience assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Experience with disabilities, developmental delays, or neurodevelopmental disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed occupational therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans across inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and home health settings.
• Help patients perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Facilitate therapy sessions focused on developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Assist with patient transportation, positioning, manual handling, and safe transfers.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to occupational therapists to support treatment plan adjustments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions, patient responses, and progress notes in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support effective therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Support patients across acute care, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health environments.

Skills

ADL assistance

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job description

• Assist licensed occupational therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans across inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and home health settings.
• Help patients perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Facilitate therapy sessions focused on developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Assist with patient transportation, positioning, manual handling, and safe transfers.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to occupational therapists to support treatment plan adjustments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions, patient responses, and progress notes in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support effective therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Support patients across acute care, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist licensed occupational therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans across inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, and home health settings.
• Help patients perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Facilitate therapy sessions focused on developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Assist with patient transportation, positioning, manual handling, and safe transfers.
• Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to occupational therapists to support treatment plan adjustments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions, patient responses, and progress notes in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support effective therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Support patients across acute care, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program is required.
• Demonstrated experience assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, developmental delays, or neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and occupational therapy principles.
• Familiarity with outpatient therapy procedures and clinic-based interventions is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, and improving patient independence.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vision Insurance