Occupational Therapist Assistant

Sevita; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita's NeuroRestorative program seeks a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a PRN position. The role involves administering therapy per the plan developed by a licensed OT, with Monday–Friday shifts and bi-weekly pay options. Ability to travel as needed is required.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited COTA program with an A.A.S. in OT, and state licensure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and completion of a COTA program with A.A.S. in OT.
• Licensed as a COTA/L in the state of practice.
• Two years’ neuro–rehabilitation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy treatments and documents sessions.
• Performs active, passive and resistive therapeutic exercises.
• Uses heating modalities appropriately and understands indications/contraindications.
• Fabricates splints under supervision and teaches splint wear/care.
• Trains participants in homebound and community settings; endurance training.
• Maintains equipment knowledge and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to modify treatment plans.
• Maintains or checks daily billing logs for participants.
• Follows scheduling patterns and adjusts as needed for flexibility.

Education

High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT

Licensed as COTA/L in State

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

PRN - up to $40 hour

Get paid bi-weekly or after shift

Monday-Friday shifts

SUMMARY

Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

• Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
• Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
• Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
• Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
• Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None Required

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
• Two years’ experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Licensed as COTA/L in State.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• N/A

Other Requirements:

• Travel as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.