Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Rich Square (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our in-house team in a skilled nursing facility.

You will work closely with licensed Occupational Therapists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and help residents regain independence through tailored interventions. Requirements include graduation from an accredited COTA program, NBCOT exam eligibility, and state licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA program.
• NBCOT exam taken or eligible to take it.
• State license to practice as a COTA or eligible to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' occupational therapy needs and match with services; follow treatment plans with supervision.
• Document progress and report to supervising OT, management, and family.
• Maintain current knowledge by reading professional literature and attending seminars.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal & written communication

Education

COTA certification

Job description

FT/PT/PRN COTA CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Pay Range is based on years of experience and status FT/PT/PRN.

FT $28-$38 per hour

PT $30-$38 per hour

PRN $35-$45 per hour

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 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.

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our 'in-house' team. In this vital role, you will work closely with licensed Occupational Therapists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in our skilled nursing facility. Your expertise will help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through tailored therapeutic interventions. This positions offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the patients' recover journeys while expanding your professional skills in this setting.

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.