Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

TheraSupport Behavioral Health & WellnessAnn Arbor, MI

$24 - $28 / hour

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Overview

Compensation

$24-$28/hour

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Full Time (32 Hours)

Under the guidance and oversight of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will play a vital role in augmenting and expanding the occupational therapy services provided to our participants with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This role is distinctive in that our participants are primarily in the post-acute phase of traumatic brain injury and will not typically undergo the same treatments and interventions often found in an inpatient environment. TheraSupport participants receive services in community-based semi-independent living settings and outpatient clinic facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists OTR with screenings, assessments and occupational therapy services.
Conducts training in activities of daily living, vocational-educational, and community learning skills.
Develops and facilitates social/leisure time and/or therapeutic groups.
Assists participants in developing essential skills for independent living, including utilizing local resources, managing a household, organizing time effectively, cooking and understanding nutrition, making informed decisions, and employing suitable social skills.
May accompany participants on community outings and/or to medical appointments.
Appropriately collaborates with OTR regarding participant progression.
Documents participant progress toward meeting established goals and objectives and communicates with other healthcare professionals as needed.

Requirements:

Associate’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
Experience working with individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) preferred.

Essential Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Strong attention to detail
Problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills
Empathy and patience
Flexibility

Benefits :

Flexible schedule
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

About TheraSupport Behavioral Health & Wellness:

At TheraSupport, we are dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to individuals with neurological injuries. Based in Ann Arbor, our smaller, specialized team offers a level of attention and quality that larger organizations often can't match. Through our individual apartments in the supported living program, along with a range of outpatient therapies, we treat the whole person—addressing not only their rehabilitation needs but also their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. We focus on wellness and incorporate innovative therapies, including yoga therapy and nature-based approaches, to support individuals in achieving a healthier, balanced life.

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