Occupational Therapist Assistant/ COTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Adoration Health in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the OT in delivering personalized home health therapy plans that improve patients’ strength, mobility and independence.

You will implement treatment interventions, lead therapeutic exercises, document progress and outcomes, maintain up-to-date patient records, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to adapt plans as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or Associate-level OTA program graduate.
• Current OTA certification in state of practice.
• CPR certification.
• Two-step TB skin test required.
• Proof of auto insurance.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapy interventions.
• Knowledge of assisted living, independent living, geriatrics or home health.
• One year preferred experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving up to 100 pounds with safety procedures.
• Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing treatment interventions.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, mobility and function.
• Provide training to individuals and document results of the training.

Skills

CPR certification

Evidence-based therapy interventions

Geriatrics/home health familiarity

Education

Degree from a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant training program

Job description

Our Company

Adoration Health

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients; strength, mobility and function.
• Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

• Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice
• Current Live CPR Certification
• Two-step TB skin test required
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions

• Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health

• One year preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity,and walking/standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

About our Line of Business

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information, please visit www.adorationhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.