Occupational Therapy Assistant

Millennium Rehabilitation & Consulting Services, Inc.; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Personal day(s)

PTO

Continuing Education

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Millennium Therapy in Ames, IA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a full-time, part-time, or PRN position in the skilled nursing setting. You will support the supervising therapist with patient screens, data collection, and direct treatment to meet individualized goals.

Responsibilities include assisting with clinical program development, teaching caregivers, and preparing treatment materials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of screens and collection of assessment data.
• Participate in the clinical team process.
• Provide training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families per plan of care.
• Prepare treatment materials and assist with other clerical duties as directed.
• Collaborate with the supervising Occupational Therapist to deliver care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

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
• 401k
• 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:

• Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) assist in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment of caseload. Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Participates in the clinical team process.
• Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff. Participates in clinical program development.
• Collects assessment data, as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provides training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising therapist. Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed.