Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Description

Essential Functions

• Administers a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the resident’s/patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician. 
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of resident’s/patient's progress.
• Assists in the instruction of residents/patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:  

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.

Licenses/Certification:  

• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Experience: 

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.