Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Adept; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept Nursing & Rehab of North Platte is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support occupational therapists in delivering therapies to residents of our skilled nursing facility. You will help develop treatment plans, implement activities, monitor progress, and document outcomes to promote independence for our clients.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists, instruct patients and families in home programs and the use of adaptive equipment, and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately to meet job requirements.
• Must function independently and work effectively with residents and care teams.
• Knowledge to care for SNF residents.
• Must possess problem-solving skills to perform the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Select therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities.
• Observe and record patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior in client records.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals involved with patient care.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and adaptive equipment use.
• Assist with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.
• Assess daily living skills and aid patients in dressing and grooming.
• Maintain equipment and materials for patient use.
• Demonstrate therapy techniques and activities.
• Attend care plan meetings to review progress and update plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Now Hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(COTA)

Adept Nursing & Rehab of North Platte has amazing things happening every day! Do you want to be part of a team that considers every detail in making the lives of our residents the best that it can be?

Summary:

CertifiedOccupational Therapy Assistants help occupational therapists provide occupational therapy treatments and assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

Responsibilities of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA):

• Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities.

• Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.

• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.

• Instructs or assists in instructing patients and families’ in-home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment.

• Implements or assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.

• Assesses daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients. Aids patients in dressing and grooming.

• Assembles, cleans, and maintains equipment and materials for patient use.

• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.

• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.

• Attends care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.

Qualifications for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA):

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately to ensure the requirements of this position can be met

• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with resident personnel, and support agencies

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population

• Must possess problem-solving skills to successfully perform the job

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail