Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engagement activities

Supportive work environment

Training & development opportunities

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The COTA works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment that improves patients’ independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.

Join our team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current COTA certification and/or eligibility for certification as required by the state of practice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assist implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence.
• Help patients develop and maintain skills for activities of daily living.
• Provide personalized, evidence-based care based on patient goals and needs.
• Motivate patients to promote participation and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and exercises as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor patient responses and communicate progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Graduation from AOTA-accredited COTA program

Current COTA certification/eligibility

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers dedicated to providing resident-centered, quality-focused care. Our workplace culture is built around uplifting people and creating a supportive environment where team members can bring their best selves to work, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with like-minded professionals.

We are currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team.

What We Offer

• Employee engagement activities
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits

Position Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment designed to improve patients’ independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic activities and interventions designed to improve patients’ strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence.
• Help patients develop and maintain the skills necessary to perform activities of daily living.
• Provide personalized, evidence-based care based on each patient’s goals, needs, and abilities.
• Motivate and encourage patients throughout treatment to promote optimal participation and progress.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and exercises as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and communicate progress, concerns, and changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist and rehabilitation team.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and increased independence through therapeutic interventions and functional activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, treatment provided, and progress.
• Follow all applicable professional, facility, and regulatory standards while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current COTA certification and/or eligibility for certification as required by the state of practice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered approach to care.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life, we would love to have you join the Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing team.