Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Azria Health is building on the traditions of the past with a focus on the future, delivering quality care to each resident. We believe happy team members make happy residents and strive to provide a path for personal and professional growth, a great atmosphere, an outstanding team, and the tools to be a great employee.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Assure the quality of patient care and treatment programs by providing hands-on assessment, treatment, and direction to subordinate staff.
• Assist patients preparing for therapy and return trips, including dressing, undressing, and managing braces, supportive equipment, prostheses, or crutches.
• Implement patient plan of care and goals using appropriate COTA skills.
• Actively listen to patient and family concerns when modifying treatment plans.
• Provide patient care during scheduled hours as assigned by a supervisor.
• Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities.
• Document progress, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Clean and prepare equipment for therapy sessions.
• Assist patients in tracking counting exercises.
• Straighten and clean rooms.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Measure and track range of motion.
• Record data progress during therapy sessions.
• Confer with other staff members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment plans.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
• Adhere to CNRS policies, including safety processes and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate positive rapport with staff members and sound judgment in actions regarding concerns.
• Take direction and initiate cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of Iowa.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Demands

• Physical activity including walking, standing, and sitting.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.