Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Wellspring Health and Rehab is looking to add to existing therapy team. We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who will assist in the treatment of injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA will aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from physical, emotional, mental or developmental impairments
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. ,
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
Summary of duties: Team Player and ability to collaborate 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.
Other Functions: Performs other duties as assigned