Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Community Eldercare Services, LLC; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Eldercare Services, LLC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support residents under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist. The role involves implementing prescribed therapy plans, leading activities, and documenting progress in the EMR system.

The ideal candidate will educate residents and their families on treatment plans and ensure a safe, clean treatment area while supporting the therapy team in delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assists occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for residents.
• Leads therapeutic activities and exercises under the direction of the occupational therapists.
• Documents and monitors resident progress, reporting any changes to the supervising occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation and navigation of the EMR software.
• Educates residents and their families on treatment plans and any therapeutic equipment.
• Serves as information and education resource for residents, families, physicians, and staff.
• Demonstrates current competency applicable to the therapeutic role.
• Ensures a safe and clean treatment area for residents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

Job Description Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Department: Therapy Services Reports To: Rehab Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt SUMMARY Responsible for the treatment of residents as directed by the Occupational Therapist to restore, maintain, and prevent decline of resident function by planning and administering medically prescribed Occupational Therapy services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to the Community Eldercare Services mission, vision, and values.
• Assists occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for residents.
• Leads therapeutic activities and exercises under the direction of the occupational therapists.
• Documents and monitors resident progress, reporting any changes to the supervising occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation and navigation of the EMR software.
• Educates residents and their families on treatment plans and any therapeutic equipment.
• Serves as information and education resource for residents, families, physicians, and staff.
• Demonstrates current competency applicable to the therapeutic role.
• Ensures a safe and clean treatment area for residents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None QUALIFICATIONS