Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Grace Lutheran Communities · Altoona, WI · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Are you interested in a flexible schedule? Come join the Grace Family and customize your schedule! Looking for dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) to join our Therapy team! Full-Time Opportunities Available! Are you a passionate therapist ready to take control of your career? Join our team and work directly with a company that truly values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts people before profits. Say hello to flexibility, autonomy, and a team that’s got your back every step of the way. It’s your time—help us bring rehabilitation in house.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to individuals through stretches, exercises, therapeutic activities and daily living tasks.
- Follows occupational therapy treatment plans and assists occupational therapists by evaluating individuals’ daily living skills, physical abilities and other needs.
- Performs routine tasks for individuals such as stretches and how to utilize therapy equipment.
- Provides support, counsel, advice, training and education for individuals, family, caregivers and other professionals on the importance of being consistent with therapy treatment plans.
- Efficiently assembles extensive documentation on individuals’ progress, care services and therapy adjustments, when necessary, that aligns with standard medical documentation and facility protocol/procedures documentation.
- Collaboratively work with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Requirements
- Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Licenses/Certifications: Must hold an active and in good standing Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Assistant License and CPR Certification.
- Physical Requirements: Able to lift, transfer and assist patients while providing therapy interventions; able to lift and carry items up to 25 lbs; ability to visually perform job duties, including examining individuals and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
- Other Requirements: Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights; maintains neat, well‑groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of organization/program.
- Skills: Excellent active listening, critical thinking, verbal/written communication, and time management skills; demonstrates compassion, integrity, and respect for all individuals.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
- Retirement match (up to 4%)
Schedule
Flexible schedule – you can customize your schedule to fit your needs.