Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Canyon-West-of-Cascadia; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon-West-of-Cascadia in Caldwell, ID is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support rehabilitation for residents. Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, you will administer treatment programs, assist with exercises, educate patients and families, and help maintain confidential patient records.

The position requires current COTA license and CPR certification, with six months in long-term care preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OTA program.
• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers a treatment program with goals determined by the supervising physician.
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises per the plan of care.
• Demonstrates clinical reasoning in planning, implementing and monitoring progress.
• Instructs residents/patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and use of adaptive equipment.
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from accredited OTA program

COTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) assists in the treatment of injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA will aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from physical, emotional, mental or developmental impairments.

Essential Functions

• Administers a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the resident’s/patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician.


• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.


• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of resident’s/patient's progress.


• Assists in the instruction of residents/patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment


• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude toward residents/patients and their treatment progression.


• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.


• Ability to maintain resident/patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.

Licenses/Certification:

• Current COTA license required.


• Current CPR certification required.

Experience:

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.