Occupational Therapy Assistant

About the role

Millennium Therapy is seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Dubuque, IA for a Skilled Nursing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment of caseload.
• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Participates in the clinical team process.
• Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff.
• Participates in clinical program development.
• Collates assessment data, as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provides training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising therapist.
• Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an AOTA accredited program.
• Professional Licensure in the state of hire or eligibility for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) assist in the provision of screens, collection of assessment data, and direct treatment of caseload.
• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Participates in the clinical team process.
• Provides teaching and training to caregiver staff.
• Participates in clinical program development.
• Collates assessment data, as part of the evaluation process, as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Provides training to patients, residents, caregivers, and families according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising therapist.
• Prepares treatment materials and assists with other clerical duties as directed.