Occupational Therapist Assistant/ OTA/ COTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Adoration Health in Lexington, KY is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant/ OTA/ COTA to support therapy services on a part-time basis. The role involves assisting the licensed occupational therapist with treatment interventions and patient care in line with individualized plans.

The candidate should have OTA training and state certification, CPR, and be capable of lifting patients as required. Experience in geriatrics or home health is a plus, and new grads are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with evidence based therapy interventions.
• Experience or willingness to work with geriatrics in home health or assisted living settings.
• New grads encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients' strength, mobility and function.
• Provide training to individuals and others involved in rehabilitation and document results.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Report status changes to the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Degree from OTA training program

OTA certification (state)

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant/ OTA/ COTA

Job Locations

US-KY-LEXINGTON

ID

2026-196968

Line of Business

Adoration Health

Position Type

Part-Time

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.