Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and an interdisciplinary care team to support patients experiencing behavioural, emotional, developmental, and mental health challenges.

The role involves implementing individualised treatment plans that promote emotional regulation, coping skills, sensory processing, daily living skills, and functional independence.

Essential Functions

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Meet established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keep thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Participate in and promote continuing education opportunities for self and staff.
• Engage in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use and improving clinical outcomes.

Skills

• Quality Improvement
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Patient Engagement
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Care Planning
• Compassion

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant license in the state of Utah.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients.

Benefits

• A generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

Salary

• $29.43 - $45.39 per hour