Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Rehabilitation Therapy

Job Description

Job Summary:

The OTA/COTA in a Long-Term Care setting assists in delivering occupational therapy treatments to residents with physical, cognitive, and functional limitations. Working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), this role focuses on improving residents’ independence, safety, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist OT with implementing individualized therapy treatment plans

• Provide therapeutic exercises, activities, and ADL training to residents

• Document daily treatment notes and progress according to facility standards

• Monitor patient performance and report changes to the supervising OT

• Educate residents and caregivers on safety, equipment use, and functional skills

• Maintain therapy equipment and ensure a safe treatment environment

• Support residents in mobility training, strengthening, fine motor coordination, and cognitive activities

• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions

• Comply with state and federal regulations for LTC facilities

• Promote resident independence and functional improvement

Qualifications:

• Active state license as OTA/COTA

• Associate degree from an accredited OTA program

• LTC or SNF experience preferred (not mandatory)

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Knowledge of ADLs, therapeutic exercises, and functional training

Skills Required:

• ADL training

• Mobility & balance training

• Cognitive & perceptual activities

• Therapeutic exercises

• Documentation & EMR skills

• Interdisciplinary teamwork

• Patient education

• LTC/SNF patient care knowledge

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