Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Overview

Shift: PRN, as needed. You will work a minimum of (1) 8 hour shift per month, (2) weekends per year and (1) holiday per year. 

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides services under the supervision and direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with the scope of the profession, the State Practice Act, Licensure, and policies of UnityPoint Health to promote client participation in their everyday life occupations, specific to their age, context and life situation. The COTA is responsible for performing therapeutic interventions and contribute toward assessment as part of the Occupational Therapy plan of care. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the plan of care established and supervised by the Occupational Therapist.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care conferences.
• Communicates progress with plan of care to the Occupational Therapist.
• Documents patient response to treatment according to standards and regulations.
• Follows physician protocols and the Occupational Therapist's goals/objectives.
• Suggests assistive devices in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.
• Arranges for equipment needs related to age/size of client.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Communicates - both veral and written - effectively, clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Certificate/License: 

• An active, non-conditional Occupational Therapy Assistant license issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health via the Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure is required.