Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.
• Absorb residents in improving activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, mobility, coordination, and overall independence.
• Monitor resident progress and communicate changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Educate residents and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and compensatory techniques.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation using Net Health.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with Net Health is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Passion for delivering compassionate, resident-centered care.