COTA: Compassionate Rehab Therapist Assistant

Citizensmemorial; Missouri; Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive wages

Zusammenfassung

Citizens Memorial Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the Community Springs Healthcare Facility team in El Dorado Springs, MO. You will assist with therapy plans, guide residents through treatment, and educate caregivers in safe handling and transfers.

The role requires completing an approved OT Aide program or state certification, with new grads welcomed and a preference for 1 year of experience.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of an approved Occupational Therapist Assistant Program or state-recognized certification.
• New grads welcome; 1 year of experience preferred.
• Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Physical: ability to stand/walk for prolonged periods; lift up to 50 lbs with assistance; carry up to 35 lbs.

Aufgaben

• Assist residents by assessing, implementing, and evaluating therapy treatments using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Follow plans of care established by therapists.
• Guide residents through therapy treatments including stretching, gait training, strength-building, and transfers.
• Educate nursing aides and family members on safe handling and transfer methods.
• Analyze patients' needs and progress and report observations to therapists and care team.
• Document relevant information for care planning.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Time-management

Problem-solving

Communication

Ausbildung

OT Aide program certification

Jobbeschreibung

Citizens Memorial Hospital is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the Community Springs Healthcare Facility team in El Dorado Springs, MO. You will assist with therapy plans, guide residents through treatment, and educate caregivers in safe handling and transfers.

The role requires completing an approved OT Aide program or state certification, with new grads welcomed and a preference for 1 year of experience.