Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA PRN

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

An occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

Job Description

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Monitors an individual's activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.
• Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
• Provides training to residents, caregivers, and families according to the resident's care plan.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Requirements

• Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
• Licensed COTA if required by state law.

Benefits

• 401K (Matching up to 2%).
• Annual performance evaluations.
• Perfect attendance bonus.
• Retention bonus.
• Paid time off.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Electronic documentation.
• Employee appreciation events.