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Occupational Therapist Assistant, Full-Time, Temporary Position
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$56,532 / year median in Iowa
+10% projected growth
Job Description
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) you work within your ethical scope of practice at all times, under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist. They consult with the supervising Occupational Therapist before treating any patient experiencing a change of condition. Instructs rehab aides to carry out appropriate duties to support the provision of Occupational Therapy. They complete all required documentation in a timely manner to include daily encounter notes, contributing to progress reports for allowable payors, and contributes to discharge summaries, and any other Stonehill specific documentation. Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.