CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT/COTA

Job Description

• POSITION SUMMARY
  
  • To identify qualifications, requirements, and responsibilities of a COTA. The COTA provides occupational therapy service under the direction and supervision of the registered occupational therapist. These services include contribution to, and participation in the assessment, intervention and documentation process.
    
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
  
  • Licenses and Certifications Required
    
    • Current ND OT Assistant license in good standing required
      
    • Basic Life Support (CPR) required within 30 days of hire.
      
  • Educational Requirements
    
  • Experience Requirements
    
    • None
      
  • Special Skills or Training Requirements
    
    • An established pattern of good work habits and attendance.
      
    • Adequate physical strength.
      
    • Understanding and concern for other people.
      
    • Respect for confidentiality of information.
      
    • Personal initiative and an interest in professional development.
      
    • Ability to establish rapport with clients, family members, co-workers, and other health professionals.
      
    • Ability to assume and carry out responsibilities assigned by the supervising therapist.