Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Valmead (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support residents with occupational therapy needs in our facility.

The role focuses on evaluating and addressing daily functional goals under supervision, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to adjust treatment plans. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited COTA program, has taken or is eligible for the NBCOT exam, and possesses or is eligible for state licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA program with NBCOT eligibility or state licensure.
• Must have passed NBCOT exam or be eligible to take it.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' OT needs and matching services per treatment plan.
• Meet with residents and families; report progress to management.
• Re-evaluate progress regularly to measure improvement.
• Maintain current knowledge by reviewing literature and attending seminars.

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification

Job description

FT COTA

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.
• Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

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.