A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Baker Rehab Group (BRG) is licensed to assist Occupational Therapists in the state(s) served by BRG and is interested in working with a varied case load that may include neurological and/or geriatric patients.

A COTA at BRG facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. Bring us your passion for working with clients, a desire to better your skills, a commitment to growing the profession and raising the bar, and the rest will fall into place.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia.

• Must have and maintain current CPR certification

• Maintain credentialing and training requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year of active therapy practice normally required.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for providing occupational therapy in an effective and efficient manner in the client's home or outpatient clinic; coordinating work within the agency or facility, as well as with other departments; complying with operating policies and procedures and regulatory requirements; communicating with appropriate personnel; responding to inquiries or requests for information; maintaining appropriate records and providing assigned reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs effective and efficient follow up visits to patients who have been evaluated by the OT

• Observes and reports the social/emotional factors relating to the client's illness

• Continues a Plan of Treatment in accordance with the OT Evaluation

• Communicates/Educates the client/family patients symptoms and treatment options and resources  

• Able to progress physical and/or mental functioning through implementing effective programs involving both state of the art methods, as well as traditional techniques

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Premium compensation

• Flexible schedule

• Free CEU's

• Professional development and educational opportunities

NOTES:

Our home health needs are always changing. This job description intentionally does not have a location listed. Please see a full list of location-specific Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at http://baker-rehab-group.breezy.hr