Occupational Therapy Assistant

Millennium Therapy; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Personal day(s)

PTO

Continuing Education

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A healthcare company in Iowa is seeking a Full‑Time or Part‑Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its team in Ames. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, participating in clinical processes, and effectively communicating with team members. Candidates must have an Associate Degree from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa. The position offers flexible scheduling and includes a variety of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA accredited program.
• Must have professional licensure in Iowa or be eligible for licensure.
• Demonstrates strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in screens and direct treatment of caseload.
• Participate in the clinical team process.
• Provide teaching and training to caregiver staff.
• Collect assessment data as part of the evaluation process under the supervising therapist.
• Provide training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families per the plan of care; prepare materials and assist with clerical duties.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Time management skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

About Us

Millennium Therapy is looking to add a Full‑Time, Part‑Time, or PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to our staff in Ames, IA for the Skilled Nursing setting. Millennium Therapy is a patient focused, therapist owned, and therapist managed company that operates throughout Iowa providing Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy in various settings. The local home office provides quick support to our associates. Our therapy teams succeed through patient tailored treatments, flexible scheduling, and effective communication to meet the individualized goals of each patient.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience.

Hours

30‑40 hours/week, flexible.

Occupational Therapy Assistant (cota) Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Personal day(s)
• PTO
• Continuing Education
• Flexible scheduling & more!

Occupational Therapy Assistant (cota) Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA accredited program and professional licensure in the state of hire or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Occupational Therapy Assistant (cota) Requirements

• Assist in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment of caseload; conduct resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Participate in the clinical team process.
• Provide teaching and training to caregiver staff; participate in clinical program development.
• Collect assessment data as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provide training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising therapist; prepare treatment materials and assist with other clerical duties as directed.