Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Brio Living Services; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem scheduling

Paid breaks

Wellness program & reimbursement

403b retirement savings

Daily pay

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Brio Living Services in Chelsea, MI seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support rehabilitative services for seniors across memory care and assisted living communities. You will work under OT direction to implement plans, monitor progress, and educate residents and families on home programs and adaptive equipment.

The role requires an OTA license, 1–2 years of related experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Therapy program
• 1-2 years of related experience
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant state license
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
• Monitors patients' performance in therapy activities and provides encouragement.
• Assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Observes and records patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintains this information in client records.
• Reports to supervisors on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Performs clerical duties.

Education

Current Occupational Therapy Assistant state license

Job description

Department: Therapy

Location: Chelsea, MI

Compensation: $32.56 - $36.40 / hour

Schedule: Three (3) shifts per calendar month | Regularly covering weekend shifts is expected | Two (2) holidays per year.

Department: Kresge Health & Rehab Center | Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living | Chelsea Retirement Community | Chelsea, MI

What You’ll Do In This Role

Join a 5-Star retirement community on a beautiful 58-acre campus with a rich history of excellence in senior care and a truly supportive team culture. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists in providing rehabilitative services to the elderly with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments.

Key Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
• Monitors patients' performance in therapy activities and provides encouragement.
• Assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Observes and records patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintains this information in client records.
• Reports to supervisors on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Performs clerical duties.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Graduate of an accredited Therapy program
• 1 -2 years of related experience
• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant state license
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Position requires the ability to lift and move objects, weighting up to 35 pounds without assistance

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible per diem scheduling — take the shifts that work for YOU
• Paid Breaks for our team members.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
• Retirement Savings Plan – 403b!
• Daily Pay – Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Employee Discounts on various services and products.

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