Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Brookmont Health & Rehab; Effort (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Brookmont Health & Rehab in Pennsylvania is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the occupational therapist in delivering care to patients across acute care, outpatient, geriatrics, and pediatrics settings. You will implement treatment plans and guide patients through therapeutic activities.

This in-person role requires an OTA credential, state licensure or eligibility, and a solid understanding of anatomy and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited OTA program
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Experience in acute care, outpatient, geriatrics, pediatrics, and occupational health settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans developed by the occupational therapist
• Assist patients with therapeutic activities and exercises
• Monitor and record patient progress
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans
• Collaborate with the occupational therapist to modify treatment plans as needed

Skills

COTA certification

State licensure or eligibility

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Clinical experience in geriatrics/outp

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of an occupational therapist to patients in various healthcare settings.

Duties:

- Implementing treatment plans developed by the occupational therapist

- Assisting patients with therapeutic activities and exercises

- Monitoring and recording patient progress

- Educating patients and their families on treatment plans

- Collaborating with the occupational therapist to modify treatment plans as needed

Requirements:

- Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

- Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

- State licensure or eligibility for state licensure

- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

- Experience in acute care, outpatient, geriatrics, pediatrics, and occupational health settings is preferred

- Familiarity with medical imaging and patient care practices

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Disability insurance


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Opportunities for advancement


• Paid time off


• Referral program


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, PRN

License/Certification:

COTA (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients through your expertise and compassionate care.