Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Part-time & PRN

Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, LLC; Cumberland (MD); Ibrido; USD 39.000 - 48.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Vacation time and Sick time

9 paid major holidays

CareFirst medical coverage

Dental and Vision coverage

Voluntary Life and Short-term Disable

Tuition assistance for continued教育

Descrizione del lavoro

Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for PRN and part-time opportunities in Cumberland, Maryland. The role supports occupational therapists in delivering therapy programs, documenting progress, and guiding patients and families in home programs and adaptive equipment use.

The ideal candidate will hold Maryland state licensure as a COTA, possess an associate's degree in an OT-related field, and have experience in outpatient

Competenze

• Current state licensure or certification as a COTA.
• Maryland licensure required.
• Associate's degree in an occupational therapy related field from an accredited program.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Plans, implements, and administers educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance.
• Observes and records patients’ progress and maintains records.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and coordinates care plans.

Formazione

Maryland state licensure

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Part-time & PRN

PRN Cumberland, MD, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

PRN & Part-time opportunities available!

Cumberland, Maryland

About Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine:

Founded in 2012, Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a private practice group of board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who focus on individualized care of their patients. We have 18 locations in the DMV area and meet the orthopedic needs of our patients with prompt appointments and caring staff. Specialized physicians delivering personalized orthopedic care. With locations spread across Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine offers our premier services to residents throughout the DMV area. You won’t have to go far to get the quality orthopedic care you need. We also partner with leading local hospitals to ensure coordinated care delivery for treatments that may require surgery or physical therapy.

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will help occupational therapists provide occupational therapy treatments and procedures. The Occupational Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current state licensure or certification as a COTA
• Certified to practice in the state of Maryland
• Associate's degree in an occupational therapy related field from an accredited program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities:

• Works with occupational therapists to plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments. Selects therapy activities to fit patients’ needs and capabilities. Observes and records patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior, and maintains this information in client records.
• Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.
• Instructs or assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and use of adaptive equipment. Implements or assists occupational therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients function independently.
• Evaluates daily living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally or emotionally disabled clients.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary
• Alters treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect by discussing with an OTR.
• Demonstrates therapy techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.
• Teaches patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
• Escort patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
• Attends care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
• Inform Clinical or Office Manger when educational and treatment supplies are needed.
• Assists with daily housekeeping and laundry.
• Schedule patients for follow up appointments.
• Responsible for fabrication of orthoses on scheduled and walk – in basis if applicable.
• Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule,
• Responsible for submission of clinical documentation and charges within one business day.
• Responsible to obtain OTR approval prior to all patient discharges.

Employee Benefit Overview:

Vacation time & Sick time

9 paid major holidays

CareFirst medical coverage

Dental and Vision coverage

Voluntary Life and Short-term Disability coverage

Tuition assistance for continued education