Occupational Therapist Assistant / COTA
US-GA-GAINESVILLE
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 180032
Type: PRN
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Overview: Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program: Who we are looking for: * An experienced COTA, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community * You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace * You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists What you will receive: * Flexible Schedule Created by You * Paid per hour (not just per visit) * Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement * Educational Programs * Growth/Advancement Opportunities Responsibilities: * Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of vocational and educational activities designed to restore and reinforce individuals' task performance and promote their overall health and self-sufficiency * Designing and adapting equipment for working and living environments, including fabricating assistive devices to improve participation in the program and/or community * Conducting community reintegration activities to assist individuals with their occupational therapy needs during physical activity * Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training * Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the rehabilitation specialist, clinical coordinator, attending physician, and other treatment team members as appropriate * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program * Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification * Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and neuro-rehabilitation techniques * Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience assisting in the assessment and management of traumatic brain injury or related neurological conditions * Current CPR certification * Knowledge of complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques
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