Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: Rehab & ADL

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in delivering age-appropriate care and ADL assessments. You will participate in program development and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an AOTA-accredited COTA program completion, strong leadership, and effective communication within a regulated environment. On-site work and flexible shifts may apply to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program accredited by AOTA.
• Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
• Good judgment and knowledge of rehabilitation liability and legal aspects.

Responsibilities

• Implements OT plans with age-appropriate ADL focus.
• Performs ADL assessments with guidance from the OTR.
• Documents care accurately and maintains records per policy.
• Sets ADL goals with measurable outcomes and timeframes.
• Communicates treatment changes with the Occupational Therapist and medical team.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Legal knowledge

Education

AOTA-accredited COTA program

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Occupational Therapist in delivering age-appropriate care and ADL assessments. You will participate in program development and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an AOTA-accredited COTA program completion, strong leadership, and effective communication within a regulated environment. On-site work and flexible shifts may apply to meet patient needs.