Therapist / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / Nevada / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job
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Capability Health and Human Services
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| Post Date: |
Apr 19, 2024 |
| Job Type: |
Therapist |
| Position Type: |
Permanent |
| Specialty: |
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Board Certification: |
Board Certified |
| Call Rotation: |
No |
| Start Date:
| Immediately |
| Salary: |
$55,000 to $60,000 |
| Visa Sponsor: |
No |
| Location: |
Nevada - Las Vegas |
| Job Reference: |
003 |
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Description
Job Summary:
Using a client centered model, within the confines of the Capability Health clinic, as well as using a parent educational model in the Early Intervention program, a Cerified Occupational Therapist Assistant will help the client develop or regain physical or mental functioning by implementing programs prescribed by the Occupational Therapist to improve daily living and sensory motor activities. The COTA performs other administrative duties as may be required in support of the program goals and objectives.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Implement the individualized therapeutic program prescribed by the occupational therapist based on goals and objectives.
• Assist occupational therapist in determining extent to which goals and objectives are being met by collecting and maintaining data on individual student goals, as well as assist therapist in formulating new goals based on data analysis.
• Maintains clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines and agency system policy; adheres to federal and state regulation, and policies that affect occupational therapy practice.
• Participates in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with best practice and to meet Nevada Licensure requirements.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings; attends staff trainings.
• Case assignment will be dictated at the discretion of Capability Health’ needs in the Early Intervention and outpatient clinic programs.
• Manages patients with different types of personalities
• Interprets evaluation data and writes comprehensive reports that reflect strengths and barriers to client participation; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.
• Uses professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision making in practice.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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Skills
• Initial certification by National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy required.
• Current Occupational Therapy License from the State of Nevada required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of the federal, state local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide occupational therapy in practice required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) required.
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