Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-COTA

Enhance Rehab; Vandalia (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking rehabilitation company as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing patient care. In this dynamic position, you will work closely with licensed occupational therapists to develop and implement tailored treatment plans that cater to individual patient needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting patients through various therapy techniques, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care, and maintaining thorough records of their progress. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while being part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in developing and implementing treatment programs.
• Record patient conditions and responses to treatments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• Discuss treatment with patients and maintain communication with staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Occupational Therapy Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Occupational Therapy Equipment

Job description

Enhance Rehabilitation is currently seeking qualified occupational therapy assistant candidates to join our dynamic team. As an Enhance Rehabilitation occupational therapist assistant, working under the guidance of an occupational therapist, you will be a part of growing team. In this role, you’ll assist treating patients by following an individualized plan of care developed by Occupational Therapists.

• Ensure every patient receives quality treatment resulting in excellent functional outcomes.
• With assistance of Occupational Therapist, develop and implement occupational therapy treatment programs based on each patient's particular needs.
• Assist patients with all phases of Occupational Therapy treatment and techniques.
• Discuss treatment with patients and record patient conditions and responses to treatments in charts after each visit.
• Provide continuous communication with Occupational Therapist, Director or Rehab, and facility staff.
• Operate and apply knowledge of standard occupational therapy equipment.