Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Riverside Health; Saluda (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Saluda, Virginia is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement individualized programs for patients with health conditions. The role emphasizes restoring function and mobility while maintaining a positive relationship with healthcare professionals. Required qualifications include an Associates Degree and relevant licenses upon hire. Experience in occupational therapy is preferred. Candidates will prepare treatment areas, track patient progress, and assist in training staff and students.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required upon hire.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license in Virginia required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care and perform COTA procedures as allowed.
• Prepare treatment areas and set up equipment.
• Assist in training team members and students.
• Record patients' progress and report results.
• Evaluate patients' daily living skills.

Skills

Patient education

Mobility improvement

Treatment preparation

Progress reporting

Education

Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Saluda, Virginia

Overview

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) carries out an individualized program for patients with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals. Maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

What You Will Do

• Follows the plan of care and performs COTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
• Prepares treatment areas to include setting up equipment and cleans treatment areas and equipment.
• Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists in the evaluation of patients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations. Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age‑specific needs and providing care accordingly.
• Provides patient education on interventions.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
• Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Occupational Therapy (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) Upon Hire (Required)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)

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