Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Riverside Medical Group.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver individualized patient care for various health conditions. Responsibilities include following treatment plans, assisting with therapy, preparing treatment areas, and documenting patient progress. Candidates must possess an Associates Degree and COTA certification, along with CPR/BLS. Join our mission to care for others and make a difference in patients' lives while enjoying growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed COTA and CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care and assist in therapy procedures.
• Prepare and clean treatment areas and equipment.
• Record patient progress and communicate with therapists.

Skills

Patient education

Mobility improvement

Team collaboration

Hands-on therapy techniques

Education

Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tools

Therapy equipment

Patient tracking software

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant page is loaded## Certified Occupational Therapy Assistantlocations: Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation Saluda - Saluda, Virginiaposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-033597Saluda, Virginia**Overview** Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) carries out an individualized program for patient 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. Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.* Prepares treatment areas to include setting up equipment. 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 proving care accordingly.* Provides patient education on interventions.**Qualifications** **Education*** Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required) or* 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) and* Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and* CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at .If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.