Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will work closely with licensed occupational therapists / hand therapists to provide high-quality patient care in the outpatient hand therapy / orthopedic setting. This position includes splint fabrication functional capacity, work hardening programs. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while developing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

• Responsibilities
• Assist licensed occupational therapists in developing and implementing personalized care plans that address patients specific needs and goals.
• Support patients with home exercises, custom splint fabrication / instruction, specialty hand therapy program.
• Conduct patient assessments under supervision, observing progress and documenting responses to therapy interventions accurately.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities designed to improve motor skills, coordination, strength, and cognitive functions across various age groups.
• Educate patients and their families on exercises, adaptive techniques, and safety measures to support ongoing recovery at home or in the community.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient care activities, progress notes, and treatment outcomes in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care that aligns with medical imaging results, physiology principles, anatomy knowledge, and medical terminology.
• Assist in the preparation of care plans by providing insights on patient progress and response to therapy interventions.
• Uphold safety standards and infection control protocols during all patient interactions to ensure a safe environment for everyone involved.
• Qualifications
• Valid certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from an accredited program.
• Prior experience working in outpatient clinics, hand therapy / orthopedic setting.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and occupational health principles.
• Familiarity with care plan development and implementation based on patient assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages and backgrounds while demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
• Knowledge of medical imaging results and their implications for therapy planning is advantageous.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive patient care.
• Flexibility to adapt to various patient population from teens, young adults to geriatrics. Join us as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and become an integral part of empowering patients toward improved independence! We are committed to fostering your growth through ongoing education opportunities while providing a rewarding environment where your skills truly make a difference every day.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours : 32 per week

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location : In person

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