Full-Time COTA in SNF — Rehab Impact & Growth

Champion, Partners in Rehab; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) position in Birmingham, Alabama, works under the supervision of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide rehabilitation therapy to patients of all ages in a SNF setting.

Responsibilities include assisting in planning therapy programs, evaluating responses, fitting splints, and supporting in-service education while maintaining safety and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology to understand patient evaluation and chart progress.
• Good common sense and ability to reason to organize activities and use supplies.
• Attitude of firm kindness in dealing with patients.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning therapy programs for all patients under supervision.
• Evaluate patient response, measure changes, and record data as requested.
• Prepare and fit splints for upper and lower extremities as ordered.
• Assist in in-service education programs and prepare treatment area for sessions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Common sense

Adaptability

Empathy / kindness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)

Job description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) position in Birmingham, Alabama, works under the supervision of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide rehabilitation therapy to patients of all ages in a SNF setting.

Responsibilities include assisting in planning therapy programs, evaluating responses, fitting splints, and supporting in-service education while maintaining safety and accurate records.