Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

St Barnabas Health System; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Paid time off

Referral program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

St Barnabas Health System in Gibsonia, PA seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for PRN or part-time hours to support evaluation and rehabilitation planning under an OT supervisor.

You will perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises, teach programs to clients and families, and document daily progress. Registered in PA, and residing within driving distance. Join a team committed to quality senior care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registration/certificate in the state.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises.

Skills

Communication

Education

COTA program graduate

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN or Part-Time)Essential Duties as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicatedPerforms routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises.Assists in teaching exercise programs to client and family.Writes daily progress notes on clients and submits.Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/DONConsults with the Therapist regarding outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written form.Assists client in use of self-help devices.Participates in therapy and other in-service programs.Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences.Assumes duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervising Occupational TherapistCommunicates effectively with all those performing care.Notifies agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the AgencyQualifications as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):Graduate of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy AssociationRegistration/certificate in the state1-2 years' experience as a COTALives within close driving distance of the Gibsonia/Valencia areas.EOEBenefits:401(k) matchingEmployee assistance programEmployee discountOpportunities for advancementPaid time offReferral programEducation:Associate (Preferred)Experience:senior care: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:COTA (Required)Ability to Commute:Gibsonia, PA 15044 (Required)Work Location: In personEOE