Job title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Job Summary:
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists to assist patients in developing, recovering, and improving the skills needed for daily living and working. You will help patients with various conditions and disabilities to regain independence and live their lives to the fullest.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist Occupational Therapists in evaluating patients' physical, mental, emotional, and developmental capabilities
- Develop treatment plans and goals in collaboration with Occupational Therapists
- Implement treatment plans through therapeutic exercises and activities
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients and their families on how to perform activities of daily living independently
- Work with healthcare teams to coordinate care and ensure patients' needs are met
Qualifications and Skills:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
- Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- State licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
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