Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OTR), the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) implements treatment programs for patients experiencing physical, cognitive, or psychosocial dysfunction. This role involves documenting patient treatment according to regulations, submitting charges for services, and maintaining communication with the treatment team regarding patient condition and planning.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Familiarity with industrial rehab and ergonomics is preferred, and certification (COTA) or eligibility, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, is required or preferred upon hire.
Corewell Health is offering up to $500 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!
Scope of Work Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, provides occupational therapy services to patients/clients to assist in improving basic motor functions, reasoning abilities, compensating for permanent loss of function by teaching patients/clients to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments.
May provide treatment to patients/clients with cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction and physical disability.
Assists with patient/clients and caregiver education.
Standard Qualifications Required Associate's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university occupational therapy assistant program.
Familiar with industrial rehab and ergonomics preferred.
Preferred CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy certified or eligible Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association preferred Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross preferred License Driver’s License – State of MI Home Care Lines How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Rehab & Nursing Leffingwell - 1001 Leffingwell Ave NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Employment Type Part time Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 4 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Pet insurance
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Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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