COTA – Rehab OT Assistant (Rotating/PRN)

Ascension Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (403(b))

Well-being & EAP program

Job summary

Saint Agnes Ascension in Baltimore, MD seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement established treatment plans under supervision. You will document patient progress, participate in discharge planning, and educate patients and families on adaptive equipment and community resources.

You may supervise therapy technicians per regulations. The role requires an Associate's degree in OTA, BLS within 30 days, and NBCOT or Maryland COTA credentials prior to hire.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following: Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) also required.
• Certified Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Implements an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Monitors patient's response to treatment plan. Communicates patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provides discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Skills

BLS Certification

NBCOT Certified Rehab Therapist (OT)

Maryland COTA credentialed

Education

Associate's degree in OTA

Job description

Saint Agnes Ascension in Baltimore, MD seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to implement established treatment plans under supervision. You will document patient progress, participate in discharge planning, and educate patients and families on adaptive equipment and community resources.

You may supervise therapy technicians per regulations. The role requires an Associate's degree in OTA, BLS within 30 days, and NBCOT or Maryland COTA credentials prior to hire.