Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Ashville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) at Champion, Partners in Rehab will assist the Registered Occupational Therapist in providing rehabilitation therapy to patients of all ages with temporary or chronic physical and psychosocial disability. The role may be full-time or PRN and requires local attendance; occasional float to nearby facilities may be needed.

Required: an AOTA-approved OT curriculum, active COTA/L certification, and the ability to work under supervision of an OTR;

Qualifications

• The COTA/L has completed an AOTA-approved OT curriculum.
• Must be certified and hold current COTA/L certification.
• Experience in SNF settings and ability to work under supervision of an OTR.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning therapy programs for all patients.
• Evaluate response and record data under OTR supervision.
• Prepare and fit splints for upper and lower extremities as ordered.
• Determine splinting and supply needs and report to OTR.
• Assist in in-service education programs.
• Prepare the patient treatment area for therapy sessions.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Flexibility

Education

AOTA-approved OT curriculum

COTA/L certification

Licensed/Registered (state)

Job description

This is a SNFPosition in Ashville, Alabama. Small facility and we are looking for someone local to the area to be availablefor Consistent PRN or Full Time that is willing to float to Anniston, Gadsden, Trussville, etc. Convenient to I-20 between Gadsden and Trussville

Education

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant has satisfactorily completed an Occupational Therapy curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, is certified and holds current certification with said professional organizations.

JOB DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) job will be to assist the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) in providing rehabilitation therapy to patients of all ages with temporary or chronic physical and psychosocial disability. This will be done through purposeful activity that will include activities of daily living, manual and creative skills, educational and recreational activities, facilitation techniques, developmental skills and various other techniques as applicable to the specific needs of the acutely and chronically ill. Treatment of patients will be to improve the patients physical function and promote mental adjustment.

Performance Requirements

• 1. A portion of the patient treatments as delegated by the OTR.
• 2. Safety of the patient while he/she is in the Occupational Therapy Department.
• 3. Organization and proper order of the Occupational Therapy treatment area.
• 4. Transportation of patients to and from the department as needed.
• 5. Maintaining departmental and patient records as delegated and necessary.
• 6. Monitoring the supplies used for physically disabled outpatients.

Physical Demands/Conditions

Bending, stooping, lifting patients and equipment when necessary. Pushing patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers. Adjusting equipment to meet the specific needs of the patient treatment. Being alert and attentive to perceive reactions that patients may have to treatment. Ability to work under pressure and/or stress on occasion.

Special Demands

Desire to work with and for people with temporary and/or chronic mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. Knowledge of medical terminology is needed to understand patient evaluation and to chart patient progress satisfactorily. Knowledge of and experience in various arts and crafts that can be utilized by patients to build strength and promote function in upper and lower extremities as well as enhance one's self-esteem and independence. Good common sense and ability to reason are needed to organize activities and use available supplies to subordinate treatment programs. An attitude of firm kindness in dealing with patients is necessary. Must be able to hold in confidence all matters of a personal nature regarding the patient and/or his family coming to his or her knowledge and to disclose such information only when it is in the best interest of the patient. Ability to be versatile in dealing with a variety of patients and treatment programs.

Training, Experience, Other

Previous experience in a SNF setting and two years plus experience desired.

COVID vaccination is preferred for this position. However, an exemption will be entertained.

Work performed

Authority:

Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant gives treatment only on written or verbal procedures as prescribed by a medical doctor or D.O.

Primary duty

• 1. Assist in planning therapy programs for all patients.
• 2. In collaboration with or under the supervision of the OTR, evaluate response, measure change and development, and record data as requested.
• 3. Prepare and fit splints for functional and non-functional upper and lower extremities as ordered.
• 4. Determines splinting and media supply needs and reports this to OTR.
• 5. Assists in in-service education programs.
• 6. Preparation of patient treatment area for therapy session.