Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; North Andrews Gardens (FL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to administer occupational therapy to patients in a residential setting. The COTA will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and the Clinical Manager to ensure plan of care adherence and safety.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, accurate documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

Formación

• Graduate eligible for OTA certification from ACOTE/AOTA accredited program.
• Certified by NBCOT.
• Currently licensed in practicing state(s).
• Licensed or regulated as OTA by the state of practice, if applicable.
• Two years’ experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides patient care under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
• Completes documentation according to established procedures.
• Engages in support duties as assigned.
• Contributes to professional development of self and others.
• Enhances interdisciplinary team through professional skills and knowledge.
• Maintains reputation as a high-quality rehab provider through professional conduct.
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

Conocimientos

COTA supervision

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Experience (2+ years)

Educación

OTA Certification (ACOTE/AOTA)

NBCOT Certification

State Licensure

Descripción del empleo

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
• Demonstrates safe working practices.

member of staff.

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

Background Screening Requirment:

This position is subjet to Florida background screening requirments.

For information please visit : https://info.flclearinghouse.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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