Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Cascadia EE LLC; Myrtle Point (OR); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cascadia EE LLC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support rehabilitation under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will help administer treatment programs and assist residents with exercises and daily living activities while documenting progress and coordinating with the care team.

Ideal candidates hold an OTA program degree, a current COTA license, CPR certification, and ideally six months of long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current COTA license.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Administers a treatment program with goals set by the supervising physician.
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises per plan.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in planning, implementing and monitoring progress.
• Helps instruct residents and families in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Maintains punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Connaissances

Communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Positive attitude

Formation

OTA degree

Description du poste

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.