COTA

COTA Job Description

Job Purpose:
Implement occupational therapy programs and services under the guidance of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, following facility policies and staying within the COTA scope of practice. The role considers each resident's physical condition and age-related needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to the OT's established plan of care.
• Assist residents/patients with improving functional abilities and independence.
• Work on activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, bathing, and functional tasks.
• Conduct therapeutic activities and exercises as directed by the supervising OT.
• Monitor and document patient/resident response and progress.
• Communicate changes in condition or progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with maintaining treatment records and required documentation.
• Follow safety procedures, facility policies, and COTA scope-of-practice requirements.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on individual resident needs.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Appropriate COTA certification/registration.
• Ability to practice within the COTA scope under supervision of a licensed OT.
• Experience with geriatric/skilled-nursing residents would be helpful, particularly because Nathan Littauer provides OT services in its nursing-home setting.

Candidate Screening Must Haves

1. Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy
2. COTA certification/registration
3. Able to work under a licensed OT
4. Experience providing occupational therapy treatments