COTA in Elder Care | Growth, Purpose, Great Benefits

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Get paid early

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE in Lansing, MI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support rehab services under the supervision of an OTR. The role focuses on improving function and safety for participants in a compassionate, team-based environment.

The schedule is Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), PTO, life and disability insurance, EAP, wellness incentives,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Is a registered COTA in the state of employment or is eligible for registration in the state
• A minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population required
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), optimize function and safety among participants to ensure establishment of strong rehab care practice within the Senior Community Care program
• Assist with planning, scheduling, mailing, transporting, filing of documents and coordinating of Occupational Therapy services offered by the department
• Provides Occupational Therapy to the participants under the direction of the OTR
• Communicates a report on the participants’ progress to the OTR and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

OTA credential (COTA)

Job description

Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE in Lansing, MI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support rehab services under the supervision of an OTR. The role focuses on improving function and safety for participants in a compassionate, team-based environment.

The schedule is Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), PTO, life and disability insurance, EAP, wellness incentives,