What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA - Schools - $40/hr! position at Maxim Healthcare Staffing?
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a school-based Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support students with various mental and physical disabilities under the direct supervision of a Lead Occupational Therapists (OT) and according to the Physician’s plan of care. Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants (COTA) will treat to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. The ultimate priority of our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is to restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
Duties:
Duties:
- Assists Occupational Therapist with patient screening by administering structured tests, client observation, data collection, and organization.
- Explain procedures and expected progress to patient
- Set equipment up for patients as needed
- Teach home exercise program to patients and family as needed
- Educate patients and family on various conditions as needed
- Discuss treatment and progress with Occupational Therapist
- Document patient treatment and progress
- Regularly clean and organize equipment
- Other Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- One (1) year of Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) experience with school-based experience (required)
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
- Current, unencumbered state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)
- Monday-Friday
- 37.5 hours a week
- Starts January 2023
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available!
- Pay Rate: $40/hour
- Immediate Interview Process!
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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