Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA COTA FT

Onyx Health Consulting; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Health Consulting seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assess residents and coordinate therapy services in a Miami setting. You will work with the treatment team to ensure resident needs are met and progress is documented consistently.

The role requires graduates of accredited OTA programs, NBCOT eligibility or completion, and current state licensure to practice. Strong communication and hearing abilities are essential for effective collaboration with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• NBCOT exam completed or eligible to take it; state licensure to practice or eligible to apply for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents' OT needs and matches services.
• Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program and evaluates progress.
• Maintains progress records and communicates with management and families.
• Reports progress to management and families on a regular basis.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Hearing ability

Education

Accredited OTA program

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.

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.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

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

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.