Occupational Therapist Assistant

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services delivers direct occupational therapy rehabilitation under the supervision of a licensed OT, following all laws and standards. Collaborating with patients and support teams, you follow treatment plans, document progress, use therapy software, and ensure safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Eligible candidates hold NBCOT certification, are graduates of an accredited OT program with

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification required (renewal optional).
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• CPR certification obtained upon hire or during orientation.
• Preferably one year of OT experience; new grads welcome.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication.
• Good body mechanics and dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• participating in community health initiatives
• collaborating with patients and support teams for effective planning
• following treatment plans
• accurately documenting patient progress
• using therapy software
• ensuring safety and patient rights
• maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• implementing treatment plans
• demonstrating excellent customer service
• assisting in patient evacuation
• adhering to safety protocols
• working effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Skills

NBCOT certification

OT program graduate

state licensure

CPR certification

1 year experience (new grads welcome)

Microsoft Office

strong communication skills

body mechanics

dependable attendance

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy program

Tools

Therapy software

Job description

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), following all applicable laws and standards.

Requirements

• NBCOT certification (renewal optional)
• a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• current state licensure in good standing
• preferably one year of experience (new grads welcomed)
• CPR certification (obtained upon hire or during orientation, maintained throughout employment)

Key responsibilities

• participating in community health initiatives
• collaborating with patients and support teams for effective planning
• following treatment plans
• accurately documenting patient progress
• using therapy software
• ensuring safety and patient rights
• maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Essential functions

• implementing treatment plans
• demonstrating excellent customer service
• assisting in patient evacuation
• adhering to safety protocols
• working effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Qualifications include proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, good body mechanics, and dependable attendance.