Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Essential Therapy Solutions, Llc; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Holidays

401k

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Essential Therapy Solutions, Llc in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. Responsibilities include assisting with individualized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and documenting patient progress while adhering to ethical standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with assistant licensure and has 3-5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and more perks.

Qualifications

• Pass state and federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct screenings and assessments as directed by the OT.
• Monitor and document patient progress.
• Prepare materials and equipment for therapy sessions.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling and billing.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients and families.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborate with other team personnel.

Skills

Ability to handle workload and travel to client's houses

Ability to build rapport with patients

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong leadership qualities

Basic computer skills (word processing)

Interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with assistant licensure

3-5 years of related experience

Job description

COTA Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Conduct screenings and assessments as directed by the OT.
• Monitor and document patient progress, reporting any changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.
• Prepare materials and equipment for therapy sessions.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as scheduling and billing.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice.
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well‑rounded care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with assistant licensure.
• Appropriate certifications and/or licensures with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Pass state and federal background checks.

Skills

• Ability to handle workload and travel to client's houses.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Must have basic computer skills, including word processing.
• Must have excellent and professional written and verbal forms of expression, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.

W2 Employee Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Holidays, 401k, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, and more perks.