COTA: Compassionate Rehab Assistant in Skilled Nursing

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Limestone Health Facility in Athens, Alabama, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services in a SNF setting. The role partners with the Registered Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy across ages with diverse needs, focusing on improving function and independence.

Candidate experience in SNF settings is preferred; candidate must hold an active COTA credential and be open to full-time hours (32–40 per week) in a hospital-based facility.

Qualifications

• The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant has satisfactorily completed an Occupational Therapy curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association, is certified and holds current certification with said professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning therapy programs for all patients.
• In collaboration with or under the supervision of the OTR, evaluate response, measure change and development, and record data as requested.
• Prepare and fit splints for upper and lower extremities as ordered.
• Determine splinting and media supply needs and report this to OTR.
• Assist in in-service education programs.
• Prepare of patient treatment area for therapy session.

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant credential

Job description

Limestone Health Facility in Athens, Alabama, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitation services in a SNF setting. The role partners with the Registered Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy across ages with diverse needs, focusing on improving function and independence.

Candidate experience in SNF settings is preferred; candidate must hold an active COTA credential and be open to full-time hours (32–40 per week) in a hospital-based facility.