Full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Exeter (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/OTA) to join their team. This full-time position involves supporting the treatment plans for residents, collaborating with therapists, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. As a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults through effective rehabilitation care. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for residents and possess the required qualifications, this role offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college with an associate's degree in therapy.
• Active license as a Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident rehabilitation care per therapist's plan.
• Document resident condition and manage treatment activities.
• Supervise aides and assist in training programs.

Skills

Resident Rehabilitation Care

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA / OTA)

Full time

Summary of the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/ OTA):

• A licensed/certified therapy assistant overall responsibility is to assist and support the plan of treatment for each resident assigned. The assistant is an active participant in the center and an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Operationally reports to the Director of Rehabilitation or designee at the center where providing therapy services. The Assistant is clinically overseen by the therapist coordinating care for the resident assigned. Supervises assistant students in their discipline according to state and federal guidelines.
• Supervises all aides working with residents to which the assistant is directing or overseeing the delivery of services according to an established plan of care. Supervision follows all accepted state and federal guidelines for the respective discipline.

Responsibilities of the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/ OTA):

• Provides resident rehabilitation care within all generally accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards as directed by the therapist’s plan of care.
• Works closely with the supervising therapist to communicate resident condition and responses to ensure quality effective outcomes.
• Performs necessary documentation as indicated and directed.
• Provides feedback to the therapist and Director of Rehabilitation on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.
• Participates in all center-directed processes and services and in-service training programs as requested.
• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.
• Performs necessary documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements.

Qualifications of the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/ OTA):

• A graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally an associate’s degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy. Assistant is licensed or holds equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body.
• Actively licensed/certified assistant in assigned state(s) of employment as a Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Prefer experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation.
• Prefer knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings.
• Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA / OTA) Licensure: Current state licensure in respective discipline.