Full-Time Floating Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Elkins, WV

Job DetailsJob Location

• Elkins,
• WV 26241Job
• Category:
• Health
• CareJob
• Description:
• Occupational
• Therapist
• Assistant (COTA)
• Reports to:
• Occupational
• Therapist/Clinical
• Manager
• JOB
• SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to customers to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Essential
• Functions: Implements customer’s individualized treatment plan as defined by the primary Occupational Therapist; Provides individualized occupational therapy treatments including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises; Performs activities of daily living evaluations under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist; Instructs customers, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist; Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each customer; Maintains appropriate and timely customer and non-customer documentation for all customers treated; Attends and contributes to customer care, staffing and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist; Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary;
• Puts
• Customer
• Service
• First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
• QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. He/she must be eligible to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, per state guidelines. He/she must be able and willing to practice occupational therapy per state guidelines. Must possess good organizational and time management skills. Must have good verbal and written communication skills.