Therapy - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Company: Grace Lutheran Communities - Corporate
Location: Altoona
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

:Are you a passionate therapist ready to take control of your career? Join our team and work directly with a company that truly values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts people before profits. Say hello to flexibility, autonomy, and a team thats got your back every step of the way. Its your timehelp us bring rehabilitation in house.BENEFITS: (dependent on your work status)* Competitive Pay* Medical, Dental and Vision* Health Savings Account* Paid Time Off* PayActiv On demand access to earned wages* Retirement match (up to 4%)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Provide guidance to individuals through stretches, exercises, therapeutic activities and daily living tasks.* Follows occupational therapy treatment plans and assists occupational therapists by evaluating individuals daily living skills, physical abilities and other needs.* Performs routine tasks for individuals such as stretches and how to utilize therapy equipment.* Provides support, counsel, advice, training and education for individuals, family, caregivers and other professionals on the importance of being consistent with therapy treatment plans.* Efficiently assembles extensive documentation on individuals progress, care services and therapy adjustments, when necessary, that aligns with standard medical documentation and facility protocol/procedures documentation.* Collaboratively work with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.* Must display excellent active listening skills, critical thinking skills, verbal/written communication skills, time management skills.* Must display compassion, integrity and respect to all individuals.* Supporting additional responsibilities and/or tasks as needed for the department.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* Physically, be able to lift, transfer and assist patients while providing therapy interventions during physical activity.* Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25lbs, including assisting individuals when needed.* Ability to visually be able to perform job duties, including examining individuals and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.* Licenses/Certifications: Must hold an active and in good standing Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Assistant License and CPR Certification.* Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights* Maintains neat, well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of organization/programby Jobble

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