Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Terra Mar (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Savoy at Fort Lauderdale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). The role administers occupational therapy to patients intermittently in their residences under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities include providing patient care, completing documentation, supporting the interdisciplinary team, and contributing to professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OTA program accredited by the AOTA.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• Currently licensed to practice OT in the state.
• State licensure where practicing is required, if applicable.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

COTA certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Formation

AOTA-accredited OTA program

NBCOT certification

Current state licensure

Two years’ experience preferred

Description du poste

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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