Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA

Prima CARE PC; Sylvania (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prima CARE PC in Georgia is seeking a Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our clinical team. The OTA will assess residents, implement treatment plans under supervision, and document progress to support ongoing care.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited OTA program, be eligible to take the NBCOT exam or already licensed, and hold a state license to practice. Strong communication with residents, families, and staff is essential to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited OTA program and be NBCOT exam eligible or licensed.
• Must have a state license to practice as an OTA.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' OT needs and match with available services, documenting progress.
• Report progress to supervising OT, management, and family; meet regularly.
• Maintain current knowledge through literature and seminars to update licensure.

Skills

Hearing

Verbal and written communication

Education

Accredited OTA program

Job description

Full Time COTA Position

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.