Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant -COTA
Standish, MEFull-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Sevita is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant -COTA. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants based on a plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist. This role involves documenting therapy sessions, performing therapeutic exercises, and instructing participants in splint care and endurance training. The COTA also collaborates with staff on treatment planning and maintains occupational therapy equipment.
Key focus areas include Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions, Perform active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants, and Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, A.A.S. In OT, and Licensed COTA/L. Important skills include Administer Occupational Therapy Treatment, Document Therapy Sessions, Perform Therapeutic Exercises, Knowledge Of Heating Modalities And Techniques, Fabricate Splints, and Instruct In Splint Wear And Care.
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NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant /COTA
FT position with benefits
M-F/ No weekends
Hiring Immediately
SUMMARY
Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.
•Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
•Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
•Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
•Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
•Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
•Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
•Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
•Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Requests supplies as needed.
•Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
•Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
•Performs other related duties and activities as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None Required
Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.
Education and Experience:
•High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
•Two years experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
•Licensed as COTA/L in State.
Other Skills and Abilities:
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Other Requirements:
•Travel as needed
Physical Requirements:
•Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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