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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Riverside Health System

#Plan of Care #Occupational Therapy Assistant #Quality of Life #Patient Evaluation #CPR/BLS #Mobility #COTA #NBCOT #Physical Disabilities

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapy Assistant executes individualized programs for patients with acute and chronic conditions to maximize quality of life and functional goals, following the plan of care to restore function and relieve pain. This role involves performing delegated services, preparing and cleaning treatment areas, recording patient progress, and assisting in patient evaluations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate Degree or Program Graduate status in Occupational Therapy Assistant, along with required licensure as a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from NBCOT and the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP). One year of Occupational Therapy experience is preferred, and CPR/BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.

associate degreeData AnalysisPatient CarePatient EducationAge-Specific CareTeam TrainingEquipment SetupPlan of Care FollowingPatient EvaluationPain ReliefProgress RecordingMobility ImprovementFunctional Goals AchievementPhysical Disability Prevention

Job description

Saluda, Virginia Overview Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) carries out an individualized program for patient with acute and chronic health conditions to maximize their quality of life and achieve their functional goals.
Maintains a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
What you will do 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.
Qualifications Education Associates Degree, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required) or Program Graduate, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Required) Experience 1 year Occupational Therapy (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) Upon Hire(Required) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives.
Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love.

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