Impactful Community OT Assistant (COTA)

Amplified Therapy Inc; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amplified Therapy Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Farmington, NM for a full-time position. The COTA will assist the OT with evaluations, treatment plans, and ongoing patient care across diverse settings in the Southwest region of New Mexico.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, conducting screenings, and maintaining professional documentation under supervision. Candidates must graduate from an accredited COTA program, hold NM licensure eligibility,

Qualifications

• Graduation from Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• License or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with the State of New Mexico Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.
• Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Works towards fulfilling Company’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Performs a variety of therapy procedures on assigned caseload as directed by the OT.
• Assists the OT in all aspects of the occupational therapy process.
• Notifies OT of patient status change(s), upcoming reassessment/assessment dates and any other relevant information regarding patient care.
• Assists the OT in ensuring a collaborative supervisory process.
• Attends meetings (IFSP, IEP, Team Conferences) as assigned, to discuss client treatment programs and occupational therapy concerns.
• Participates in team discussions in an articulate, positive, and productive manner.
• Maintains assigned equipment in proper working order. Performs routines repairs.
• Instructs staff, as assigned, in principles used in occupational therapy including, but not limited to activities of daily living, increasing motor skills, adaptive equipment use, patient safety, and other techniques specific to individual patient care.
• Adheres to established Company guidelines within all ATI Official Documents.
• Represents the Company while participating in community outreach events, activities, meetings, trainings, etc.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and participates in Company committees as requested by supervisor.
• Responds to emergency situations in a competent manner.
• Adheres to established Company guidelines within the Company’s Official Documents.
• Assists in quality management, research, public relations, community outreach, and program development projects when appropriate.
• Participates in Company’s Professional Development Plan.
• Carries out all responsibilities professionally and efficiently.
• Maintains effective communications at all levels within the work setting and Company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduation from Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

License or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with the State of New Mexico Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy

Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Amplified Therapy Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Farmington, NM for a full-time position. The COTA will assist the OT with evaluations, treatment plans, and ongoing patient care across diverse settings in the Southwest region of New Mexico.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, conducting screenings, and maintaining professional documentation under supervision. Candidates must graduate from an accredited COTA program, hold NM licensure eligibility,