Occupational Therapy Assistant – Rehabilitation Specialist

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant staff position in the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System. Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA delivers treatment to improve function and rehabilitation.

Applicants must meet citizenship, education (ACOTE OTA program or military OTA), NBCOT, licensure, and may be appointed pending licensure. Transcript and licenses required.

Qualifications

• Must meet basic requirements including US citizenship.
• Education: Associate's degree or higher in OTA from ACOTE-accredited program.
• NBCOT certification and valid state license required.
• Licensure must be current and unrestricted.
• Uncertified/licensed applicants may be appointed temporarily pending licensure.
• Transcripts, licensure, and certification must be submitted with application.

Responsibilities

• Administer delegated assessments and report results.
• Provide and modify occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Collaborate with OT and interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on occupations and use of devices.
• Develop and implement programs to promote rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical assessment implementation

Observation reporting

Therapeutic techniques

Intervention modification

Assistive devices recommendations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ACOTE-accredited OTA education

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant staff position in the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System. Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA delivers treatment to improve function and rehabilitation.

Applicants must meet citizenship, education (ACOTE OTA program or military OTA), NBCOT, licensure, and may be appointed pending licensure. Transcript and licenses required.