Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Full Time, Days

Description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. This role involves implementing individualized treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and promoting independence in activities of daily living. The COTA works with patients across the life span in a hospital or rehabilitation setting, ensuring that all care delivered aligns with clinical goals and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Implements treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist using appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Monitors and reports patient responses to treatment, recommending adjustments when necessary.
• Assists patients in improving physical function, motor coordination, sensory processing, and daily living skills.
• Provides education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding therapy goals, home programs, and adaptive equipment.
• Collaborates with the care team to support discharge planning and community reintegration.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation of services and patient outcomes.
• Supervises rehabilitation aides and ensures compliance with delegated responsibilities.
• Participates in departmental meetings, training sessions, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient safety, infection control, and ethical conduct in all care activities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, treatment methods, and rehabilitation standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in electronic documentation systems.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
• Capable of adapting care for patients across the developmental spectrum.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to assist with patient transfers and mobility tasks.
• Requires visual acuity and hearing sufficient to assess patient needs and communicate effectively.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in clinical, inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens, biohazards, and communicable diseases.
• May involve travel between locations or to patient homes, depending on organizational needs.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire.

Experience

• One year of relevant experience in a clinical or rehabilitative setting preferred.
• Must demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to work independently.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations, including geriatrics and pediatrics, preferred.