Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA)

Sunplex Subacute Center - Ocean Springs, MS

We are looking for a committed Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

What do we do? Connect People 2 Life!

How do we Connect People 2 Life? Through reconnecting them to the relationships that make life full: S(Sprint) N(Nature) O(Others) W(Work) S(Self)! We make it SNOW every day!

Responsibilities

· Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs

· Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility

· Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery

· Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques

· Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs

· Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions

· Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally

Skills

· Intensive education and clinical expertise

· Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

· Current knowledge of treatment practices

· Drive to continually learn and grow

· Professional behavior

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills

EEO Statement

This company does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”