Occupational Therapy Assistant

Millennium Therapy; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Personal Day(s)

PTO

Continuing Education

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Iowa is seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Home Therapy settings in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. The ideal candidate must have an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and be licensed or eligible for licensure. Responsibilities include assisting with treatment, conducting screens, and working closely with the clinical team. The company offers flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment focused on patient success along with various benefits including medical, dental, vision, and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Professional Licensure in the state of hire or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Analytical abilities to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment of caseload.
• Participate in the clinical team process.
• Provide teaching and training to caregiver staff.
• Collect assessment data as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Prepare treatment materials and assist with other clerical duties.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective time management skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA accredited program

Job description

About Us

Millennium Therapy is looking to add a Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to our staff in Waterloo, IA and Cedar Falls, IA for the Home Therapy settings. 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Personal Day(s)
• PTO
• Continuing Education
• Flexible Scheduling & More!

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.

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.