Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant — Mobility & Rehab

Progressive Rehab Solutions; Jennings (LA); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Progressive Rehab Solutions in Jennings, LA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support therapists in delivering rehabilitation services in a long-term care or related setting.

You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, provide gait and transfer training, and educate patients and caregivers. This role requires licensure and an associate degree, with travel to patients' locations as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree in OT from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a COTA is required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Carry out treatment plans established by the OT for individual or group therapy.
• Assist patients to improve mobility, strength, balance, and endurance.
• Provide gait and transfer training and therapeutic exercises.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safety techniques.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in meetings.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Active listening

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jobbeschreibung

Progressive Rehab Solutions in Jennings, LA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support therapists in delivering rehabilitation services in a long-term care or related setting.

You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, provide gait and transfer training, and educate patients and caregivers. This role requires licensure and an associate degree, with travel to patients' locations as needed.