COTA (Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant)

Sterling Therapy Providers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves implementing tailored therapy programs to enhance resident independence under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. Offering competitive pay, benefits include same-day pay, insurance options, and both full-time and part-time positions.

Benefits

Same Day Pay

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time / Part Time and Per Diem

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Licensed as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan.
• Provides activities of daily living evaluations.
• Works with the rehabilitation team on resident programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

Licensed as required by the state

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

RATE : $22 to $35 Per hour

BENEFITS :

• Same Day Pay!!
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time / Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBLITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;

2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;

3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;

4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;

5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;

6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;

7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;

8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;

9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;

10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He / she must be certified and / or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

2 Licensed and / or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

JOB SKILLS :

1 Good organizational and time management skills.

2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES :

1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention / participation may be required

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Cota • Pittsburgh, PA