Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

AscensionNashville, TN, US

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Document findings of patient progress.
Seek consultation as necessary.
Monitor patient's response to treatment plan.
Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
Educate the patient and family / caregiver about patient deficits.
Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection / use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education :

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree / Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Cota • Nashville, TN, US