Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job overview

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is an onsite role based in Grand Junction, CO, with compensation not specified. This position supports the rehabilitation department at Willow Tree Care Center, a skilled nursing community dedicated to enhancing resident quality of life. The role exists to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. By delivering skilled interventions, the COTA helps patients reach maximum performance levels and use learned skills to function in the community.

What you'll do

• Provides consultation in areas such as environmental design, adaptive equipment, and proper positioning of patients.
• Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards.
• Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning.
• Uses therapeutic exercises and activities to improve or maintain strength, range of motion, and fine-motor coordination.
• Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment.
• Trains patients in the use of upper-extremity prosthetic devices.
• Participates in home assessments.
• Provides therapy for neurological integration and sensor-motor integration.
• Designs and fabricates splints and adaptive equipment.
• Administers treatment programs to traumatic brain-injured patients.
• Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills.
• Administers prevocational programs.
• Designs home programs and instructs patients or families.
• Participates in patient support groups.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

grand junction co

certified occupational therapist assistant

cota

skilled nursing

rehabilitation

no travel

no on-call

weekend required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time-Off, Flexibility with schedules, tuition assistance, company sponsored training, free meals, referral program

Why this role

Full, Part Time & PRN available

About the employer

Willow Tree Care Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.