Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA at United Methodist Retirement Communities

Chelsea, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

36.4

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rehabilitative services, Patient monitoring, Home program instruction, Adaptive equipment usage, Client record maintenance, Verbal communication, Written communication, Patient care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Per Diem Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Department: Therapy Employment Type: Flexible Location: Chelsea, MI Compensation: $32.56 - $36.40 / hour Description $2500 Sign-On Bonus (per diem; requires meeting minimum hours per agreement) Schedule: Three (3) shifts per calendar month | Regularly covering weekend shifts is expected | Two (2) holidays per year. Department: Kresge Health & Rehab Center | Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living | Chelsea Retirement Community | Chelsea, MI What You’ll Do in This Role: Join a 5-Star retirement community on a beautiful 58-acre campus with a rich history of excellence in senior care and a truly supportive team culture. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists in providing rehabilitative services to the elderly with mental, physical, emotional, or developmental impairments. Key Responsibilities Works under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments. Monitors patients' performance in therapy activities and provides encouragement. Assists in instructing patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment. Observes and records patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintains this information in client records. Reports to supervisors on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior. Performs clerical duties. The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Graduate of an accredited Therapy program 1 -2 years of related experience Current Occupational Therapy Assistant state license Excellent verbal and written communication Position requires the ability to lift and move objects, weighting up to 35 pounds without assistance Benefits Work/Life Balance: Flexible per diem scheduling — take the shifts that work for YOU Paid Breaks for our team members. Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year! Retirement Savings Plan – 403b! Daily Pay – Instantly transfer your daily earnings. Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team! Employee Discounts on various services and products. ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #

Responsibilities

The COTA assists in providing rehabilitative services to elderly patients with various impairments under the direction of occupational therapists. Key duties include implementing therapy programs, monitoring patient progress, and instructing families on adaptive equipment.