Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA PRN

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

• Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document finding of patient progress.
• Seek consultation as necessary. Monitor patient's response to treatment plan.
• Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist. Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficit.
• Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required:

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Associate's degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program required.

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