Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant: Rehab Team Player

Your Health; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pooler, Georgia, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support occupational therapists in delivering individualized treatment programs. Responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic activities, educating patients and families, documenting progress, and maintaining a safe therapy environment. Candidates must possess an associate degree, current COTA certification, and the ability to work compassionately with patients. This role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a COTA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Compassion, patience, and empathy when working with patients.
• Physically fit to assist patients with mobility activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in planning and implementing treatment programs.
• Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises and interventions.
• Collaborate with therapists to modify treatment plans.
• Instruct patients on exercises and adaptive equipment.
• Document patient progress and treatment outcomes.
• Maintain a clean and safe therapy environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Compassion

Patience

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification

State licensure or eligibility for licensure

Job description

A healthcare provider in Pooler, Georgia, seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support occupational therapists in delivering individualized treatment programs. Responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic activities, educating patients and families, documenting progress, and maintaining a safe therapy environment. Candidates must possess an associate degree, current COTA certification, and the ability to work compassionately with patients. This role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.