Weekend PRN COTA - Rehab Team, Resident Care

Methodist Senior Services, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Senior Services is seeking a PRN Weekend Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team at Trinity Place in Columbus, Mississippi. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides skilled interventions to support residents' functional abilities, safety, and independence.

We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment with a faith-based, resident-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license/certification in the state of Mississippi.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adequate computer skills to complete required job duties and documentation.
• Ability to understand and follow directions from the Occupational Therapist and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Implementing individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Providing skilled occupational therapy interventions to improve residents' activities of daily living and functional tasks.
• Assisting residents with self-care, coordination, mobility and independence.
• Monitoring residents' responses to treatment and communicating progress or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Documenting treatments and resident progress per professional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with residents, families, nursing staff and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Following reports and plans of care and reporting changes in residents' status.
• Promoting resident safety, functional independence and quality of life.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an approved COTA program

Job description

Methodist Senior Services is seeking a PRN Weekend Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our rehabilitation team at Trinity Place in Columbus, Mississippi. Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA provides skilled interventions to support residents' functional abilities, safety, and independence.

We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment with a faith-based, resident-centered mission.