Occupational Therapist Assistant/ OTA/ COTA

Adoration Health; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Adoration Health, affiliated with BrightSpring Health Services, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support therapists in implementing treatment plans and patient rehabilitation. The role includes facilitating therapeutic exercises, documenting progress, and assisting with transfers and lifting as needed.

The candidate should hold a state OTA certification, CPR, and TB screening, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and comfort with home health settings.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is up to date and TB screening completed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients' strength, mobility and function.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documenting outcomes.
• Supporting treatment plans and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy interventions

Patient handling

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Degree from an 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

Job description

Our Company

Adoration Health

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!

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
• New grads encouraged to apply
• 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.