Hospital COTA: Hands-On OT to Boost Patient Independence

Noland Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will work with adult or geriatric patients with varying conditions to improve physical or cognitive skills and teach use of assistive devices for greater independence.

The role involves assisting with evaluations, participating in treatment planning, delivering direct patient care, and documenting care

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Alabama COTA license is required.
• One year hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient evaluations under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Help establish treatment plans and goals.
• Provide direct patient care using established procedures and equipment.
• Modify treatment approaches to meet patient needs.
• Adapt environments, tools, and activities to patient and sociocultural context.
• Communicate with the care team and patients' families.
• Assist in discontinuation and follow-up planning under supervision.
• Document patient care per criteria.
• Prioritize caseload to ensure timely, quality care.
• Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and inventory.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Noland Health Services in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide occupational therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will work with adult or geriatric patients with varying conditions to improve physical or cognitive skills and teach use of assistive devices for greater independence.

The role involves assisting with evaluations, participating in treatment planning, delivering direct patient care, and documenting care