Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our multidisciplinary therapy team. In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide hands-on rehabilitation, therapeutic interventions, and personalized care. You will play a vital role in helping patients regain independence, improve functional mobility, and enhance their overall quality of life during recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Therapeutic Treatment Delivery: Execute individualized occupational therapy treatment plans established by the Supervising Occupational Therapist.
Patient Rehabilitation & Support: Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living (ADL) retraining, and adaptive equipment usage to promote recovery and functional independence.
Caseload & Progress Tracking: Proactively coordinate with clinical staff to manage daily patient schedules and treatment sessions in alignment with productivity and care goals.
Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient progress, treatment sessions, and responses to interventions in accordance with facility standards.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Communicate regularly with supervising OTs, physical therapy staff, nursing teams, and patient families to report progress and adjust care approaches when clinically appropriate.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Credentials:
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program [Required].
- Active state Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License [Required].
Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [Required].
Core Competencies: Excellent clinical skills, strong patient empathy, effective caseload management, and strong communication skills.

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OTA/COTA - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days)

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