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Trinity Rehabilitation (a MS based company)

COTA/Full Time

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Meridian, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 17 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.

$32,044 / year median in Mississippi

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for a COTA to recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. Offering effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday activities.

NEW GRADS WELCOME!

!! Sign on BONUS available!! Come join a fantastic therapy team!! Responsibilities Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use Guide and educate family members and caregivers Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals Collect data and document processes followed Regularly follow-up client Skills Proven working experience as occupational therapist Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale) Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession Professional behavior Excellent interpersonal communication skills Valid license to practice occupational therapy BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance License reimbursement Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance