Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

BrioHR Pte Ltd; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid breaks

Wellness reimbursement

403b retirement plan

Daily pay

Referral bonus

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, MI is seeking a Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Therapy team on a flexible, per diem basis. You will assist in providing rehabilitative services to elderly residents under supervision of licensed therapists.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience, a current OTA license, and strong communication skills. The role involves lifting up to 35 pounds and occasional holidays/shifts as needed.

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 up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Works under OT direction to plan, implement, or administer programs.
• Monitors patients' performance in therapy activities and provides encouragement.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs and adaptive equipment use.
• Observes and records patients' progress and maintains records.
• Reports progress to supervisors and performs clerical duties.

Skills

Graduate of accredited Therapy program

1-2 years experience

OTA license

Excellent verbal and written comms

Lift up to 35 pounds

Education

Graduate of an accredited Therapy program

Job description

Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Department: Therapy

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Chelsea, MI

Compensation: $32.56 - $36.40 / hour

Description

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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