COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

FutureCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to ensure quality patient care under direct supervision. This role requires a graduate from an approved program with a current Maryland license and one year of preferred experience. FutureCare is recognized for its excellent workplace culture and offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and a career growth ladder.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401K Plan with matching

Qualifications

• Current license in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum of one year experience in a geriatric or a subacute facility preferred.
• Certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Practice limited occupational therapy under the clinical supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Provide initial direction and periodic supervision as required.
• Evaluate treatment based on the resident’s medical status.

Skills

Understanding of occupational therapy

Compassion

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare, we offer something different. Our family-owned company provides consistent schedules, generous benefits, and a collaborative work environment. With 35 years of business, we have been named a Top Workplace for the last 10 years and counting. Looking for something more stable? Apply now!

Voted 13 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek’s publication as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Assistance, Career Growth Ladder, Referral Bonus Program, and a matching 401K Plan.

***Salary Range $33.73- $41.47/HR***

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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Please note that the salary range has the potential to change and may be modified in the future, taking into consideration market conditions.

Responsibilities

The licensed occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.) or (O.T.A.) may practice limited occupational therapy under the clinical supervision of the licensed occupational therapist. This supervision requires, at a minimum, for the licensed occupational therapist to provide initial direction; periodic on-site supervision; and an annual evaluation of performance. Additional supervision is driven by (a) Experience and competence of the occupational therapy assistant; (b) Change in a resident’s medical status; and (c) Complexity of the treatment program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license in the state of Maryland.**
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a geriatric or a subacute facility preferred.
• Certified by the American Occupation Therapy Association.
• Prefer active membership in the state and national American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Occupational Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.