Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

aegistherapies; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Unlimited CEUs

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Aegis Therapies is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Presbyterian Village Austell in Austell, GA. Join a diverse CCRC with Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and memory care across multiple care levels.

Provide direct OT treatments under supervision, document outcomes, and contribute to resident wellness programs that promote independence and quality of life. Excellent teamwork and compassionate care are required.

Qualifications

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed to maximize residents' independence, safety, and quality of life
• Accurately document treatment sessions, resident progress, and outcomes
• Communicate resident status and treatment recommendations with the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assist with screenings, treatment interventions, and discharge planning activities

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed to maximize residents' independence, safety, and quality of life
• Accurately document treatment sessions, resident progress, and outcomes
• Communicate resident status and treatment recommendations with the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assist with screenings, treatment interventions, and discharge planning activities
• Assist with wellness classes and therapeutic group programming
• Participate in campus-wide wellness initiatives and resident activities
• Promote healthy aging, functional independence, and resident participation through engaging programs
• Support creative and innovative approaches to resident wellness and quality of life
• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, wellness personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in care plan meetings and resident-centered care discussions
• Contribute ideas that enhance therapy services, wellness programming, and resident outcomes
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives that promote growth and innovation
• Passion for serving older adults and promoting person-centered care

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant / OTA - CCRC: Full-time

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) - a diverse setting with a wide range of treatment opportunities throughout the continuum of care.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Flexible, up to 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday, one rotating weekend day per month

Pay: state range $24 to $38 per hour

Location: Presbyterian Village Austell - Austell, GA

Setting: Continuing Care Retirement Community, Rehabilitation Center

Diverse CCRC Setting: Skilled Nursing,Assisted Living,Independent Living,Memory Care, On-campus Home Health, Outpatient

Aegis Therapies, one of the nation’s leading providers of rehabilitation and wellness services, is hiring an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our supportive team and reap the benefits of some of the best career advantages in the industry.

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and team-oriented Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic therapy team. This unique position offers a rewarding combination of clinical rehabilitation services and wellness programming, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on residents across multiple levels of care. If you enjoy building relationships, thinking creatively, and helping older adults achieve their highest level of independence and engagement, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Implement individualized treatment plans designed to maximize residents' independence, safety, and quality of life
• Accurately document treatment sessions, resident progress, and outcomes
• Communicate resident status and treatment recommendations with the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Assist with screenings, treatment interventions, and discharge planning activities

Wellness & Resident Engagement

• Assist with wellness classes and therapeutic group programming
• Participate in campus-wide wellness initiatives and resident activities
• Promote healthy aging, functional independence, and resident participation through engaging programs
• Support creative and innovative approaches to resident wellness and quality of life

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, wellness personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in care plan meetings and resident-centered care discussions
• Contribute ideas that enhance therapy services, wellness programming, and resident outcomes
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives that promote growth and innovation
• Passion for serving older adults and promoting person-centered care

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, dependable, and thrives in a collaborative environment that values both clinical excellence and creativity. We are seeking someone who enjoys developing meaningful relationships with residents, embraces opportunities to support wellness initiatives, and is committed to helping individuals live their fullest lives.

Why Presbyterian Village Cobb?

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to blend traditional therapy with wellness programming
• Diverse resident population across levels of care
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and special projects
• Mission-driven organization dedicated to serving older adults

Join our therapy team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our residents every day.

Why Aegis Therapies:

• Career Growth & Development: We invest in your future with specialized, ongoing training, career advancement opportunities and the strongest clinical support in the industry.
• Flexibility - Redefining Work-life Balance: We offer you the opportunity to maintain flexibility and a healthy work-life balance, so you never have to choose between your career and the things that make life worth living.
• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with teams that value your expertise and dedication.

Benefits:

• Support, local clinical mentorship, clinical education and unlimited CEUs
• Leadership Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible schedule, paid time off, plus one paid CEU day
• Licensure and professional membership reimbursement
• Interdisciplinary collaboration for providing the best patient care
• Medical, dental, vision within 30 days or less
• National opportunity to transfer while maintaining employment status
• Multiple settings nationwide: er while maintaining employment status
• Multiple settings nationwide: CCRC, SNF, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Outpatient Clinics, Home Health, Telehealth, Post-Acute
• New Grads Welcomed!
• And much more

Qualifications:

• Current license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or ability to obtain in the state of practice.

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