Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Bethesda brings out the best in talented, caring people! At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others. As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

Job Description

• Carry out treatment programs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Obtain relevant information from initial evaluation and formulate priorities for patient treatment.
• Assess the effectiveness of treatment strategies and modify interventions as needed to achieve the desired outcome.
• Consult with OT for exchange of information, ideas, and collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide caretaker training which addresses relevant patient needs for discharge.
• Anticipate patient's equipment and education needs for discharge in a timely manner.
• Communicate discharge needs to other team members as needed to ensure a smooth transition from skilled services to home/nursing home.
• Carry out administrative duties; department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe.
• Delegate to/supervise aides appropriately where applicable.
• Progress students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives.
• Assist with orientation of new department staff, students, or nursing home employees requiring mobility training.
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families.
• Communicate relevant patient information to other members of the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary team goals.
• Demonstrate awareness of patient issues that indicate the need for further medical attention and communicate with nurses and physicians.
• Seek supervision as needed.
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Requirements

• An associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
• Active license in the state you will be working.
• CPR certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.
• One to two years experience with geriatrics preferred; qualified new graduates will be considered.
• Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally.
• Possess responsibility, initiative, and honesty.
• Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations.
• Requires extensive mobility: transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching, and moving around obstacles.
• Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks.

Benefits

• Pay range: $22.69 - $36.54 per hour.