✨Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Internal Travel Program✨

Responsibilities

• Review assigned patient charts and obtain necessary background information
• Assist the supervising Occupational Therapist in gathering evaluation data within established areas of expertise
• Seek guidance from the supervising Occupational Therapist when evaluation data falls outside COTA scope of practice
• Modify short-term goals and adapt treatment techniques to meet established plans of care and individual patient needs
• Discuss treatment plans and progress with patients and families as appropriate
• Deliver prescribed Occupational Therapy interventions to restore and maintain function and prevent disability, including:
• Therapeutic exercises and activities to improve upper extremity function
• Activities addressing sensory and perceptual skills
• Exercises and activities to enhance coordination
• Instruction in self-care tasks such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, transfers, eating, homemaking, and leisure activities
• Education on body mechanics, joint protection, and work simplification
• Complete accurate and timely clinical and billing documentation
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to support patient outcomes
• Maintain productivity standards and comply with Symbria policies, Code of Conduct, and travel assignment requirements
• Utilize provided technology to enhance documentation and patient care
• Travel to assigned Symbria locations and provide personal transportation between assignments
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active COTA license in Symbria operating states or ability to obtain licensure (including compact eligibility)
• Must hold a full license in state of residence if utilizing a compact license
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent observation, problem-solving, and basic math skills
• Customer-service oriented with strong teamwork abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience in acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred (not required)