COTA: Shape Recovery & Independence in Rehab Team

Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engagement activities

Supportive work environment

Training & development opportunities

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The COTA works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment that improves patients’ independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.

Join our team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current COTA certification and/or eligibility for certification as required by the state of practice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assist implementing individualized treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence.
• Help patients develop and maintain skills for activities of daily living.
• Provide personalized, evidence-based care based on patient goals and needs.
• Motivate patients to promote participation and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and exercises as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor patient responses and communicate progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Graduation from AOTA-accredited COTA program

Current COTA certification/eligibility

Job description

Bay Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team. The COTA works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide individualized, evidence-based treatment that improves patients’ independence, functional abilities, and quality of life.

Join our team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and professional development.