COTA

Selectis Health; Fairland (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectis Health is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation and development services for residents. Under supervision, you will assist in planning and conducting therapy programs and educate patients and families as appropriate.

You will monitor progress, maintain confidential records, and uphold safety standards to protect residents from neglect or abuse. The role emphasizes compassion for elderly and disabled individuals and collaboration with licensed therapists.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA).
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and patience.
• Genuine caring for elderly and disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting OTA-led therapy programs.
• Provide treatment advisement and educate patients and families as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and maintain records with confidentiality.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Organized and detailed

Education

Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

General Purpose: Under direct supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist provides and/or assists in the provision of rehabilitative and developmental therapy and support services for residents. Facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential to regaining physical or mental capabilities or successfully adjusting to physical and/or mental disabilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in planning, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs under the direct guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Treats and/or assists in treatment, advisement, and education of patients and families as appropriate to specific physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Monitors patient progress throughout treatment; prepares and maintains records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to procedural safeguards and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active state licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nu