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Cedar Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
COTA
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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.
$32,875 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Cedar Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Coraopolis, PA is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. The COTA is responsible for treating patients with therapeutic and self-care activities. The job requires candidates to perform a variety of duties including the following: Monitoring a patient's progress to make sure that they're successfully completing treatment Encouraging the patient during their recovery process Helping patients to improve their quality of life by finding solutions to their problems Helping injured employees improve their motor skills with the goal of re-entering the workforce Teaching patients with disabilities to become more independent Updating patient records for the Occupational Therapist Keeping the office, treatment room and equipment in good order Teaching patients, family members or other Caregivers skills and techniques to help with the patients' treatment program