Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Brighton Healthcare Management; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support residents in regaining independence and improving quality of life. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled therapy and monitor progress.

You will implement treatment plans, assist with ADL training, document outcomes, and educate residents and families on exercises and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current and valid COTA licensure/certification.
• CPR certification required (or obtain upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed by the supervising OT.
• Provide OT interventions including activities, ADL training, adaptive equipment use, and mobility tasks.
• Document residents' treatments, progress, and responses.
• Communicate progress with supervising OT and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate residents and families on exercises, safety and home strategies.
• Adhere to facility policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA program

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Job Location: Statesboro, GA

Company: Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center

Job Description

At Brown's Health and Rehabilitation Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, resident-centered care. As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), you will play a vital role in helping our residents regain independence, improve their quality of life, and receive personalized care.

About the Role

As a COTA at Brown's Health and Rehabilitation Center, you will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled therapy services that help our residents improve their ability to perform daily living activities, maximize independence, and enhance their overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist


• Provide occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic activities, ADL training, adaptive equipment use, and functional mobility tasks


• Document residents' treatments, progress, and response to interventions in accordance with facility and regulatory standards


• Communicate regularly with the supervising OT regarding residents' progress and recommend modifications to treatment plans when necessary


• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, adaptive strategies, and home safety techniques to promote continued independence


• Adhere to facility policies, professional standards of practice, and all state and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program


• Current and valid certification/licensure as a COTA


• CPR certification required (or must obtain upon hire)


• Previous experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred


• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

Join our team at Brown's Health and Rehabilitation Center, where compassion and patient-centered care are at the forefront of everything we do.