Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pine Acres Rehabilitation; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our therapy team on a PRN, per diem basis. You will assist in providing occupational therapy services under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping residents regain motor skills and perform daily activities in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications include a current Iowa COTA license, graduation from an accredited OTA program, CPR/BLS certification, and strong

Qualifications

• Must hold current Iowa COTA license.
• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OT Practice Act.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of an OT.
• Experience in long-term care or rehab settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in occupational therapy and activities under OT supervision.
• Interviews residents to assist OT in determining health status and recovery rate.
• Documents services in the resident's medical record.
• Schedules and coordinates therapy sessions with nursing staff as instructed by OT or Rehab Director.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Collaborative work

Education

Accredited OTA program graduate

Iowa COTA license

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) to join our dynamic therapy team!

Available Positions:

• Per Diem (PRN)

Helps residents regain motor skills and improve their physical health to effectively perform daily activities through the use of various therapeutic exercises and activities, only under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, and in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, standards, the state occupational therapy practice act, and established facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the practice of occupational therapy and activities requiring an understanding of occupational therapy but not requiring advanced training in anatomical, biological, and physical sciences.
• Practices only under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist
• Interviews new and returning residents to assist the Occupational Therapist in determining their health status and rate of recovery.
• Documents occupational therapy services by charting in the resident's medical record and complies with facility documentation policies.
• Schedules and coordinates therapy sessions with nursing staff as instructed by the Occupational Therapist or Rehabilitation Director.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the state of Iowa.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• CPR/BLS certification (required).
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in long‑term care or rehabilitation setting preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a healthcare facility environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs may be required.
• Exposure to residents with varying physical and cognitive conditions.
• Must adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.