Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Facilities Of America, Inc. seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work alongside licensed therapists in our in-house skilled nursing facility, delivering patient-centered care and helping residents regain independence.

You will collaborate with the OT team to implement tailored interventions, monitor progress, and contribute to ongoing professional development in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• NBCOT exam taken or eligible to take it.
• State license to practice as an OTA or eligible to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' occupational therapy needs and match services.
• Meet residents regularly per treatment plan; evaluate and maintain progress records under supervision.
• Report progress to supervising OT, management, and family; discuss with supervisor.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal & written communication

Education

Accredited OTA program graduate

NBCOT exam eligible / license-ready

Job description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, HAVE TAKEN THE NBCOT EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our ‘in-house’ team. In this vital role, you will work closely with licensed Occupational Therapists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in our skilled nursing facility. Your expertise will help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through tailored therapeutic interventions. This positions offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the patients’ recover journeys while expanding your professional skills in this setting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Reports progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist, management and family members and meets with them with or through the supervising Occupational Therapist on a regular basis to discuss.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills and licensure.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.