ACCUTE REHAB (COTA) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASST, Part Time- Reno
About the role
This Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) opportunity is part time, offers full benefits and offers a convenient schedule. The dynamic individual will administer occupational therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff occupational therapist. Treatments and physical agents are administered as directed by the staff occupational therapist after the occupational therapist has evaluated the patient. The occupational therapy assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability, helps patients reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, and supports them in learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The occupational therapy assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment as directed by the staff occupational therapist
- Administer treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff occupational therapist after the occupational therapist has evaluated the patient
- Assist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability
- Help patients reach their maximum performance and level of functioning
- Support patients in learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
- Participate in operational aspects of the department
- Maintain performance improvement activities within the department
- Participate in CQI activities
- Participate in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs
Requirements
- Nevada COTA license
- Current certificate as Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Current BLS certification
Pay
$28.78 to $41.01 per hour
Schedule
Part Time; Day Shift