Occupational Therapy Assistant New Grads Welcome

Nationwide Healthcare Services; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly coworkers

Professional growth

Paid Orientation

401(k)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Media, PA is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation Team. The COTA will support OT services, participate in treatment planning, and help deliver quality care to residents in a post-acute setting.

The role requires graduation from an OTA program, an active OTA license, NBCOT certification, and strong communication skills to coordinate with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OTA program approved by AOTA/ACOTE.
• Valid OTA license and able to practice in the state(s) of licensure.
• Initial certification from NBCOT.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care under the direction of the OT.
• Responsible for effective delivery and documentation of occupational therapy services as outlined in the residents' plan of care.
• Fully participates in patient care, staffing, and other related meetings, supervised by OT and DOR.
• Performs other duties as assigned to provide quality care to residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

OTA program graduate

Job description

Do you want to work in a community that values and respects your therapy abilities?

If so, come join our Team at Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.Sterling is a beautifully maintained facility located in Media, PA. We take pride in providing the community with an array of post-acute services and specialized programs. We are looking for caring and compassionate Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation Team!

Shift Type:

• Full - Time
• Part - Time
• PRN

Occupational Therapy AssistantBenefits & Perks include:

• Friendly, supportive co-workers in a great work environment
• Opportunities to grow professionally
• Paid Orientation
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attends and contributes to patient care under the direction of the OT.

2. Responsible for effective and efficient delivery and documentation of occupational therapy services as outlined in the residents' plan of care.

3. Fully participates in patient care, staffing, and other related meetings, supervised by OT and DOR.

4. Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of a school of Occupation Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association and Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education standards.

2. Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant License and able to practice in the state(s) of licensure.

3. Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

4. Requires good verbal and written communication skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.