Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Full-Time Benefits

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team. You will provide rehabilitative services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients achieve functional goals in activities of daily living and mobility.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress in the EHR, collaborating with therapists and nursing staff, and ensuring safe, clean treatment spaces.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of healthcare experience required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience in inpatient/outpatient settings preferred
• COTA certification required in state of employment
• BLS certification required

Responsabilités

• Administers occupational therapy treatment programs under supervision
• Observes patient response and reports changes to the supervising therapist
• Conducts therapy sessions to support or maintain function
• Documents treatments and patient progress in the medical record
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of treatment areas and equipment

Connaissances

Occupational Therapy

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

COTA Certification

BLS Certification

Outils

EHR Systems

Therapy Documentation Software

Description du poste

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehab team. You will provide rehabilitative services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients achieve functional goals in activities of daily living and mobility.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress in the EHR, collaborating with therapists and nursing staff, and ensuring safe, clean treatment spaces.