Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA

Prima CARE PC; Nashville (GA); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prima CARE PC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support residents with OT services in a supervised setting. The role involves assessing needs, implementing treatment plans, and documenting progress with the supervising OT.

You will communicate progress to families and staff and maintain licensure through ongoing professional development. The position requires graduation from an accredited COTA program and eligibility to take NBCOT or hold the credential, plus eligibility

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Eligible to take NBCOT exam or already certified.
• Eligible to apply for state licensure to practice as a COTA.

Responsabilités

• Assess residents' needs and match services to treatment plans.
• Meet with residents regularly to discuss progress with the supervising OT.
• Maintain records of residents' progress and document outcomes.
• Report progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist, management and family members.
• Stay current with professional literature and attend seminars to maintain licensure.

Connaissances

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Formation

Accredited COTA program

NBCOT exam eligibility

State license eligibility

Description du poste

FT/PT Positions

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, HAVE TAKEN THE NBCOT EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Reports progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist, management and family members and meets with them with or through the supervising Occupational Therapist on a regular basis to discuss.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.