Occupational Therapy Assistant

PruittHealth; Brunswick (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join the Therapy Services team in Georgia. You will assist in implementing the occupational therapy care plan and document progress as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician.

The position offers opportunities for career growth, annual merit increases, and access to resources through PruittHealth University, with emphasis on patient-centered care and compliance with state practice acts.

Qualifications

• Valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited program and eligible to take or has passed the NBCOT exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the occupational therapy care plan and treatment as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician.
• Perform clinical tasks and document tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow established policies and procedures related to scope of practice.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care.
• Complete orientation, in-services, and trainings successfully.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervisor.

Education

ACOTE-accredited program; NBCOT eligibility

Job description

Job Description - Occupational Therapy Assistant (2610850)

Occupational Therapy Assistant - 2610850

Description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

THERAPY SERVICES

Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority!

We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and safety of all our therapists. Now is a great time to make a change and join one of the leading providers of post-acute care.

PruittHealth will help you conquer your career goals.

At PruittHealth, we are searching for therapists who are committed to serving our residents with care and compassion, and in return, we are committed to supporting your therapy career through annual merit increases, career growth programs, preceptorship, and more.

Investing in Our Employee-Partners with Benefits

• Annual merit increases
• Relocation opportunities
• Access to PruittHealth Foundation & PruittHealth University resources

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the occupational therapy care plan and treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts
• Perform clinical tasks, and communicate and document tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care
• Complete all required orientation, in-services, and trainings successfully
• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid professional license in the state of practice
• Graduate of ACOTE accredited school and eligible to take or has passed the NBCOT exam. If foreign-trained, must meet the same qualifications as U.S. educational program requirements

Family Makes Us Stronger.

Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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