Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant ( COTA )
IHA · Muskegon, MI · 2 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
Employment Type: Part time
Schedule
- 0 Hours per week, Relief
- Variable Days, Evenings, or Nights
- Variable Shift times
- Inpatient Rehab Facility
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
- Tuition Reimbursement
About the Role
The occupational therapist assistant assists the occupational therapist in carrying out a patient’s established plan of care.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for the application of a written treatment plan and administers treatment for each patient according to the stated goals
- Utilizes a variety of modalities as appropriate to enhance patient progress
- Instructs patients in varying programs appropriate to enhance performance and cultivate progress toward occupational therapy goals
- Communicates with and educates patients and their families regarding plan of care, home equipment recommendations, considerations for additional rehab, discharge planning, home exercise program, self-administered treatments, and family assistance
Requirements
- Must be a graduate from an occupational therapy assisting program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
- Associate’s Degree required
- State of Michigan Occupational Therapist Assistant License or eligible to obtain licensure prior to hire date
- American Heart Association BLS or equivalent