Impactful Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide quality PT services under supervision. The role includes evaluation, intervention, education, and discharge planning for diverse diagnoses in a hospital setting.

Requirements include an Associate degree from an accredited COTA program and Tennessee licensure. Responsibilities feature planning, documentation, and collaboration with therapists to optimize patient outcomes and care

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
• License to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and adjust the daily schedule to optimally use available time, space and equipment for treatment.
• Utilize treatment techniques based on current standards of practice to meet the plan of treatment.
• Maintain supplies and keep the treatment area clean and organized.
• Use tests and measurements suitable for the patient’s age and problems to understand and address the issues.
• Develop objective goals and a treatment plan, reevaluate and adjust as needed.
• Discharge planning and related documentation and communication.
• Engage in educational activities or outreach as assigned.

Skills

Treatment techniques

Assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Tennessee OTA license

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, seeks an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide quality PT services under supervision. The role includes evaluation, intervention, education, and discharge planning for diverse diagnoses in a hospital setting.

Requirements include an Associate degree from an accredited COTA program and Tennessee licensure. Responsibilities feature planning, documentation, and collaboration with therapists to optimize patient outcomes and care