Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TransPerfect; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in occupational therapy is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. The role involves treating residents, optimizing their skills, and ensuring documentation meets regulatory standards. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and relevant state licensure, with prior senior living community experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a COTA program and state licensure required.
• Prior experience in senior living community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the treatment of residents with disorders within Occupational Therapy scope.
• Optimize functionality and skills of patients.
• Complete necessary documentation and collaborate with supervising OTR.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain professionalism

Ability to clinically collaborate

Education

Completion of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

State Licensure

Job description

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job…
Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within Occupational Therapy scope of practice upon receiving physician order and completion of evaluation.
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients.
• Responsible for the objective screening of residents.
• Complete all necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with supervising OTR developing programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling COTA/OTR co-signature and supervision requirements.
• Attend all required meetings including care planning, staff meetings, family meetings, etc.
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following OBRA Resident Rights Guidelines.
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures.
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Required Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations.
• Ability to clinically collaborate and accept feedback & direction from OTR.
• Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand, including pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs, standing, sitting, sustained squatting, repetitive stooping, trunk twisting, sustained kneeling, sustained & repetitive forward reaching, stair climbing, walking, grasping, fine motor skills, and lifting.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• State Licensure.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Prior senior living community experience.
• Knowledge of PDPM.
• Knowledge of Medicaid Case Mix.