Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified
Riverside Health
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Saluda • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
About the role
- Follows the plan of care and performs COTA procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
- Perform services planned, delegated and supervised by the Therapist.
- Prepares treatment areas to include setting up equipment.
- Cleans treatment areas and equipment.
- Assists and participates in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
- Records patients' progress and reports the results of each treatment to the Occupational Therapist.
- Assists in the evaluation of patients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.
- Assesses patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and interprets information, identifying age-specific needs and proving care accordingly.
- Provides patient education on interventions.
Requirements
- Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required)
- 1 year Occupational Therapy (Preferred)
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) Upon Hire(Required)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
COTA procedurespatient evaluationmobility improvementpain reliefdaily living skills assessmentdata analysispatient education
Soft skills
team supporttrainingcommunication
Certifications
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)CPR/BLS Certification