Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lebanon Rehabilitation; Seattle (WA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

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Lebanon Rehabilitation seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support patients in a long-term care setting under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will implement treatment plans and guide residents through rehab activities to improve daily living skills.

Eligibility includes graduation from an accredited OTA program, current COTA license, and CPR certification. Six months of long-term care experience is preferred, with punctuality and reliability essential

Competenze

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.

Mansioni

• 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.

Formazione

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

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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.

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.