Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Mountain View Care Center; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain View Care Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide high-quality occupational therapy services in a compassionate, patient-centered setting. You will work with licensed OTs to design and implement therapy plans that promote independence and well-being.

The role is PRN in a skilled nursing facility, serving patients with diverse physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an OTA program and current NBCOT registration.
• Must hold a valid state OTA license to practice, if required.
• Experience assisting with assessments and therapy plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in developing and implementing individualized therapy plans.
• Conduct OT sessions, including assessments and activities to promote progress.
• Utilize diverse therapeutic techniques to engage patients in therapy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate records of patient progress, assessments, and treatments.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Certificate of Completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

NBCOT OTA Registration

State OTA license (if applicable)

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

At Mountain View Care Center, our mission is to provide premium mental, emotional, and overall health support and care amid a warm, loving, home-like environment. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our patients, and we are seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide high-quality occupational therapy services to our patients in a compassionate and patient-centered environment. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Mountain View Care Center, you will work closely with our occupational therapists to design and implement individualized therapy plans that promote our patients' independence, mobility, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in the development and implementation of individualized therapy plans for patients with diverse physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
• Conduct occupational therapy sessions, including assessments, treatments, and activities designed to promote patient progress and independence
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and strategies to promote patient participation and engagement in therapy
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and coordination of services
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient progress, assessments, and treatments

Requirements

• Possess a current Certificate of Completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTAP)
• Hold current registration as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Possess a valid state license to practice as an OTA, if applicable

Work Environment

• Work as a PRN (as needed) Occupational Therapy Assistant in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Provide services to patients with a range of physical, cognitive, and emotional needs, including those with chronic conditions, wounds, and disabilities
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care

Per Diem Schedule

• Work on an as-needed basis, with varied schedules and hours to meet the needs of our facility and patients