Cota/l Part Time/prn - Frederick, United States - Capital Occupational Therapy, LLC

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Full Job Description

We currently have a client in Takoma Park, MD looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Traveling COTA)

Capital Occupational Therapy, LLC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work implementing activities necessary to help individuals learn life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities in an outpatient setting.

Contract Position

Rewards:
(COTA/Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)

• Flexible schedule
• Good work/life balance

Requirements:

• Must possess independent decisionmaking skills.
• Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
• Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Ability to relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with other employees.
• Meet all local health regulations, and successfully complete a postoffer health assessment.
• Physical and sensory requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices): walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to hear and respond to pages; ability to read and write; ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with residents, families, personnel, vendors and consultants; ability to remain calm under stress; ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.

Work Experience:
At least 2 years of experience as a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)

If you are seeking a position as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and would like to work with a company that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Capital Occupational Therapy, LLC is the right place to be.

We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals.


Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care as an Occupational Therapy Assistant to patients in assigned facility (or facilities).
• Assist patients under direction of an Occupational Therapist to maximize their potential in activities of daily living including areas of selfcare, meal time skills, and manipulation skills
• Constructs adaptive equipment, selfhelp devices as recommended by OT
• Assists OT to instruct and educate patients and families for home care and carry over.
• Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient.

Job Type:
Contract


Pay:
From $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week


Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (required)
• COTA (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location:
In person