We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Occupational Therapist, the COTA will:
Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupation therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
Teach client new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect date and document processes
Regularly follow-up with client
Skills
Proven working experience as an occupational therapy assistant
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
Familiarity with ADL's evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
Professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid license to practice occupational therapy
About Healthbridge
HealthBridge offers the highest-quality complex care, transitional care and high-intensity rehab needed to serve our patients at every stage of their recovery. As a network of premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, we specialize in addressing the many complex medical challenges patients face during recovery and rehabilitation for brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and for other medically complex illnesses. It starts with a strong medical team led by expert physicians, skilled nursing staff and well- trained health professionals, which includes physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and neuropsychological therapists. HealthBridge leads the skilled nursing industry in the medical and therapeutic management of complex care patients. Our HealthBridge name is really a reflection of how we support our patients. We are the bridge on a patient’s journey between the hospital and recovery. We provide that critical transition to optimal independence.
EOE
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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