Senior Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Rehabilitation Services team at Dodd Hall. The staff COTA treats mobility deficits, performs initial patient evaluations, and works under OTR/L supervision as part of an interdisciplinary team to help patients regain independence.

The role involves cross-coverage across rotations and locations, clinical education duties, and active participation in discharge planning and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State of Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Completion of approved education curriculum as an occupational therapy assistant.
• State of Ohio licensure (maintains state licensure, meeting mandatory CE requirements).
• Demonstrates competence in clinical and interpersonal skills to meet essential job functions.
• Meets mandatory health and educational surveillance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients according to the treatment plan and therapist’s directives.
• Provide written documentation and justification for continued services.
• Provide effective patient and family education and communicate with the team.
• Discharge planning in conjunction with the occupational therapist.
• Participate in departmental and medical center committees and performance efforts.

Skills

2 years of relevant experience

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – Department: University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Dodd Hall

The staff certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) is responsible for treatment of sensory or motor deficits that impair the patient’s mobility or functional performance of gross motor activities. The staff OT performs the initial evaluation of the assigned patient. The COTA is a member of the Rehabilitation Department and is an integral component of the interdisciplinary medical team that strives to return the patient to his/her highest level of functional independence. The staff COTA treats all patients of assigned rotations, in addition to providing cross coverage of the department’s other rotations and the Rehabilitation Division’s other locations/sites as need dictates. This position works under the direct supervision of one or more OTR/Ls.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses general background knowledge of disease processes and effects of mobility/strength/endurance.
• Must also possess knowledge and skills in the treatment of specific surgical and medical diagnoses.
• Follows treatment plan for patients per physical prescription and occupational therapist’s directives.
• Possesses knowledge base for treatment techniques/procedures appropriate to the disorder and the patient’s developmental and/or chronological age.
• Provides occupational therapist with feedback regarding effectiveness of treatments provided on a regular basis, providing written documentation and justification for continued services.
• Possesses ability to provide feedback to therapist regarding revision of functional goals within reasonable time frames for goal attainment and within the original treatment plan.
• Provides effective patient and family education.
• Provides effective verbal and written communication to ensure team approach to rehabilitation.
• Communicates when appropriate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes all required documentation per departmental policy and procedures.
• Provides effective and appropriate discharge planning in conjunction with the occupational therapist.
• Effectively utilizes skills of other team members.
• Participates in clinical education, serving as a clinical instructor to senior level occupational therapy assistant students.
• Provides appropriate in-services to staff, other interdisciplinary staff and community in support of improving clinical competencies of other team members and promoting health awareness in the community.
• Demonstrates professional growth by participating in regular continuing education opportunities.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Completes special projects-as assigned.
• Serves on assigned departmental and medical center committees.
• Participates in departmental performance management efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State of Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Completion of approved education curriculum as an occupational therapy assistant.
• State of Ohio licensure (maintains state licensure, meeting mandatory CE requirements).
• Demonstrates competence in clinical and interpersonal skills to meet essential job functions.
• Meets mandatory health and educational surveillance requirements.

Additional Information

Location: Dodd Hall (0171)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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