Pro Re Nata (PRN) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Weirton, WV

Odyssey Rehabilitation; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Odyssey Rehabilitation in Weirton, WV is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement and advance client OT programs under supervision. The role focuses on independence and functional improvement through individualized treatments addressing ADLs and ROM exercises.

The COTA will work with a rehabilitation team, maintain thorough documentation, and participate in care planning meetings while providing compassionate customer service to clients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Eligible to practice as an OTA under state guidelines.
• Able to practice per state guidelines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an OT.
• Provides OT treatments including ADLs and ROM exercises.
• Performs ADL evaluations under OT direction.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups with OT input.
• Instructs customers and caregivers in OT techniques under OT supervision.
• Collaborates with rehabilitation team to develop client programs.
• Maintains documentation for all treated customers in a timely manner.
• Attends care and staffing meetings as OT representative when required.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and reports repair needs.
• Prioritizes customer service and compassionate care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

OTA program graduate

NBCOT certification eligibility

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Weirton, WV 26062

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Health Care

Job Description: Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Reports to: Occupational Therapist/Clinical Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist;
• Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises;
• Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist;
• Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist;
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer;
• Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated;
• Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist;
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Candidate must be eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, per state guidelines.
• Candidate must be able and willing to practice occupational therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.