Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sterling Therapy Providers; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support residents with individualized OT programs under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. You will help residents increase independence through daily living activities and ROM exercises in a compassionate setting.

You will collaborate with the rehab team, document care, and participate in meetings while maintaining equipment and ensuring high-quality service for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by AOTA; must be certified or eligible for certification.
• Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan under supervision of the OT.
• Provides OT treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises.
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the OT.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups with the OT.
• Instructs residents, families and caregivers in therapy techniques under supervision.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to develop programs for residents.
• Maintains timely documentation for all treated residents.
• Attends care and staffing meetings representing occupational therapy.
• Cleans, maintains and reports any equipment repairs.
• Strives to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

OTA program graduate

Licensed/eligible for licensure

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to residents to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 1 Implements resident’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;
• 2 Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
• 3 Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• 4 Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
• 5 Instructs residents, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
• 6 Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
• 7 Maintains appropriate and timely resident and non-resident documentation for all residents treated;
• 8 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• 9 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• 10 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association. He/she must be certified and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure, as required by the state.

JOB SKILLS:

• 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
• 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
• 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention/participation may be required