Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. The COTA will work under the supervision of licensed Occupational Therapists to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life through a variety of therapeutic activities.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist Occupational Therapists in evaluating patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans in collaboration with the therapist
- Provide therapeutic activities and exercises to help patients improve their motor skills, coordination, and mobility
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients and their families on how to continue therapy at home
- Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care for each patient
Qualifications and Skills:
- Associate's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Valid COTA certification issued by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- State licensure to practice as a COTA
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
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