Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Browns Health and Rehabilitation Center; Statesboro (GA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brown's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Statesboro, GA seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our resident-centered care team. You will work under an Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled therapy and support residents' daily living activities.

The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based interventions, strong communication with residents and families, adherence to regulations, and documenting progress to maximize independence.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current COTA licensure/certification required.
• CPR certification required (or to be obtained upon hire).

Responsabilités

• Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide OT interventions, including ADL training, therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment use, and functional mobility tasks.
• Document residents' treatments, progress, and responses in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Communicate regularly with the supervising OT regarding progress and plan modifications.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, adaptive strategies, and home safety techniques to promote independence.
• Adhere to facility policies, professional standards, and all state/federal regulations.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Formation

Associate degree in OTA

Description du poste

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.