Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA/OTA

Jobtailor; Town of Dover (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide direct patient care under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist across hospital facilities. Plan and implement targeted treatment programs tailored to each patient’s needs.

The role requires OTA licensure in the state and current BLS certification, with flexibility to work across multiple facilities; inpatient hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed OTA in the state where the hospital or clinic resides.
• Current BLS certification required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the system within many different facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to occupational therapy principles and practices.
• Work flexibly to meet system needs across different facilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Care for a diverse population of chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended hospital care.

Skills

Patient Care

Treatment Program Planning

Occupational Therapy Principles

Clinical Experience

Flexibility

Adaptability

Commitment to Learning

Job description

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the Occupational Therapist
• Plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to occupational therapy principles and practices
• Work flexibly to meet system needs across different facilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
• Care for a diverse population of chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended hospital care

Requirements

• Licensed as OTA in the state where the hospital or clinic resides
• Current BLS certification required
• One year of clinical experience preferred
• Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the system within many different facilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care under the guidance of Occupational Therapists, with a focus on planning and implementing treatment programs tailored to individual patient needs. Holds a valid OTA license and BLS certification, with a commitment to flexibility and adaptability in diverse healthcare settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed OTA
• BLS Certification
• Patient Care
• Inpatient Hospital Experience
• Treatment Program Implementation

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Treatment Program Planning
• Occupational Therapy Principles
• Clinical Experience

Soft Skills

• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Commitment to Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

• OTA License
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Occupational Therapy
• Chronic Illness Care
• Critical Illness Care
• Hospital Care