Occupational Therapy Assistant

CareRite Centers, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation services provider located in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy to patients at their residence. The role involves patient care under an occupational therapist's guidance, meticulous documentation, and enhancing team collaboration. Applicants should have a relevant educational background with certification maintained and, preferably, two years of experience. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient outcomes and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Currently certified in the state of practice.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, if applicable.
• Two years' experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Complete documentation according to established procedures.
• Support interdisciplinary teamwork through professional skills.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safe working practices

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Certification maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides patient care under the direction of an occupational therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Is involved in support duties as assigned.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Aids in building and maintaining reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab by contribution as a professional member of staff.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A person who is a graduate and meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
2. Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
3. Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
4. Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the State in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.
5. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

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