Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Boswelltc; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Sun City is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide rehabilitative services for patients with impairments. This role requires collaboration with an Occupational Therapist and involves assisting with treatment plans and patient education. Candidates should hold a valid COTA license and CPR certification. The position is PRN, primarily requiring weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Administers a treatment program under the direction of a physician.
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities outlined in a treatment plan.
• Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning.

Skills

Rehabilitative activities assistance

Patient instruction

Clinical reasoning

Education

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Description

Boswell Transitional Care of Cascadia is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to be a FORCE for Good in Sun City, Arizona!

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. We are looking for someone to add to our team on a PRN basis, mostly weekend shifts/occasional weekday.

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.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.

Licenses/Certification

• Current COTA license required
• Current CPR certification required
• Current Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.