Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

WeCare Centers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Same Day Pay

401k with discretionary match

EAP

Job summary

WeCare Centers at Heritage Care Center in Squirrel Hill, PA, is seeking a motivated part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to collaborate with the occupational therapy team in resident rehabilitation.

You will help residents with daily activities, teach use of assistive devices, document progress, and support home exercise programs under supervision of an OT/RL.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and equipment used in occupational therapy.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of PA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Consult with the rehabilitation team to choose effective activity programs.
• Coordinate occupational therapy with other types of therapeutic activities.
• Follow guidance of OTR/L in selecting therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• Report the Resident’s progress to the OTR/L.
• Responsibly and accurately document treatments and outcomes in rehab software.
• Assist in educating patients with home exercise programs and use of equipment.

Skills

OT knowledge

Education

Accredited OTA program

PA OTA certification

Tools

Rehab software

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Come join the team atWeCare Centers!

WeCare Centers at Heritage Care Centeris actively seeking a motivated, part-time,Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)for our community inSquirrel Hill, PA!

Key Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the OT to establish a rehabilitation plan.
• Consult with the rehabilitation team to choose effective activity programs.
• Coordinate occupational therapy with other types of therapeutic activities.
• Follow guidance of OTR/L in selecting therapy activities to fit Residents' needs and capabilities.
• Assist Residents in carrying out daily activities.
• Teach Residents how to use special equipment to assist with daily function.
• Report the Resident’s progress to the OTR/L.
• Responsibly and accurately document treatments and outcomes in rehab software.
• Assist in educating patients with home exercise programs and use of equipment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of PA.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and equipment used in occupational therapy.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Same Day Pay
• 401k with discretionary match
• EAP

We reward hard working and caring professionals withcompetitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities!

About WeCare Centers

At WeCare Centers, we believe in not only providing exceptional care for our residents but also ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for our team. Our Voluntary Benefits Programs are designed to provide additional supportive services to our employees that can help them achieve their personal, financial, and health goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

WeCare HCC is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a steadfast commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our mission of compassionate care and community service.