COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Direct Staffing Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a full-time COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Lexington, Kentucky. The role involves performing evaluations, developing patient treatment plans, and delivering quality therapy treatments while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving and communication skills, as well as transportation for site visits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or current license.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to relate professionally with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Administer therapy treatments based on federal and state regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Full-time position available for a COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.

All clinicians are credentialed to use this system, approved by JCAHO. Our programs include the older-adult Model of Care, Freedom Through Functionality, and the Geriatric Enhanced Modalities (GEM) program.

Responsibilities:

Performs evaluations, develops, and implements effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate, or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with federal, state, and professional standards.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice.
• Problem-solving skills necessary for the role.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to relate professionally and cooperatively with patients, families, and staff.
• Regular attendance required.
• Compliance with health regulations, passing drug tests, and physical exams as needed.
• Capable of performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Own transportation to travel between sites.
• Computer skills appropriate for the job duties.

Thank you! Have a great day!

Mac

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