Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Full time or Part Time at Sevita
Standish, ME 04084
About the Job
Certified Occupational Therapist - Full Time
Do you have experience in human services and want to work for a company that positively impacts the lives of the many individuals it serves? In the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant role, you will help this company in its commitment to serving others by administering occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.
- Assure all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
- Perform active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
- Demonstrate knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
- Fabricate appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
- Train program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
- Confer with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adhere to ethics of confidentiality.
- Take inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Request supplies as needed.
- Maintain or check daily billing logs for program participants.
- Follow daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
- Two years experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred
- Licensed as COTA/L in State.
- Heavy work occasionally transferring people if needed.
Why Join Us?
- Full, Part-time, and as-needed schedules available
- Paid Time Off and Health benefits to employees working a minimum of 32 hours/week
- Paid training and holiday pay
- Career development and advancement opportunities across a nationwide network
- Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve
- Enjoy complex work that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve
- Since our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunities!!
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
