Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Saint Elizabeth Community; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Health, dental, and vision coverage

403B employer contribution

Tuition assistance and student loan Re

Job summary

Saint Elizabeth Community is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide in-home occupational therapy services across Rhode Island. You will work under the supervision of an OT to support clients in their own homes, delivering both active and passive exercises while documenting progress and changes in condition.

Ideal candidates hold an RI OT assistant license, have at least one year of OT experience (home care preferred), and possess CPR certification along with

Qualifications

• Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in Rhode Island.
• Minimum of one year of occupational therapy experience; home care experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation, current clean driver's license, automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the patient's occupational therapy needs under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Report changes in the patient's condition to the occupational therapist and/or the patient's case manager.
• Teach and instruct patients regarding active and passive exercises.
• Document all patient care on appropriate forms within agency established time parameters.
• Submit completed documentation to the Clinical Director within established time parameters.
• Demonstrate a high degree of commitment to customer service and the provision of quality care.

Skills

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Automobile insurance

Education

Rhode Island license as OT assistant

Job description

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Saint Elizabeth Home Care

employees work one-on-one with our clients in their homes, creating the opportunity to develop truly impactful relationships and provide meaningful quality care through the power of human connection. Experience the Impact That One-on-One Caregiving Provides To Both the Client and the Caregiver!

Provide compassionate care to clients in the comfort of their own homes throughout Rhode Island.

Responsibilities Of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Provide for the patient's occupational therapy needs under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Report changes in the patient's condition to the occupational therapist and/or the patient's case manager.
• Teach and instruct patients regarding active and passive exercises.
• Document all patient care on appropriate forms within agency established time parameters.
• Submits completed documentation to the Clinical Director within established time parameters.
• Demonstrate a high degree of commitment to customer service and the provision of quality care.

Qualifications For a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

• Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant in Rhode Island.
• Possesses a minimum of one-year occupational therapy experience. Home care experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation, current clean driver's license, automobile insurance.

What does Saint Elizabeth Community offer employees?

• Competitive pay
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• High quality and low-cost Health, Dental and Vision coverage: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance & Delta Dental Insurance offered for employees working 20+ hours/week
• 403B Employer Contribution Plan
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Career advancement & training opportunities to support individual employee goals
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• EAP, Life Insurance, and more!

Work in an environment where our co-workers and those in our care are treated just like family! Saint Elizabeth Community understands the importance of having the time to provide care that is thorough, dignified, and compassionate. We have some of the best staffing ratios in the state... come and meet us to see how our mission and philosophy of care influence all that we do!

• Trusted Care Since 1882!

EEOC - We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.