Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant – Rehab Leader

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University, University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Dodd Hall, seeks a Senior Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients with mobility and functional independence in a university medical center setting.

Under direct supervision of OTR/Ls, the COTA will contribute to evaluation, treatment, documentation, discharge planning, and patient/family education while providing cross-coverage across rotations and sites as needed.

Qualifications

• OTA credential and Ohio licensure required.
• Associate degree or equivalent.
• 2 years of relevant experience required; 4–6 years preferred.
• Completion of approved OTA education curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Follows treatment plan per physical prescription and OT directives; applies knowledge to disorders and patient ages.
• Provides feedback and documents effectiveness of treatments; justifies continued services.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes all required documentation per policy and procedures.
• Provides discharge planning in collaboration with the occupational therapist.
• Participates in clinical education as a clinical instructor to OTA students.
• Delivers in-services to staff and promotes health awareness in the community.
• Engages in continuing education opportunities.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Completes special projects and serves on committees.
• Participates in departmental performance management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Education

Associate degree in OTA

OTA licensure (Ohio)

Job description

The Ohio State University, University Hospital | Rehabilitation Services, Dodd Hall, seeks a Senior Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients with mobility and functional independence in a university medical center setting.

Under direct supervision of OTR/Ls, the COTA will contribute to evaluation, treatment, documentation, discharge planning, and patient/family education while providing cross-coverage across rotations and sites as needed.