Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Willow Valley Communities | Inpatient & Outpatient Opportunities!

Help Residents Thrive Through Purposeful Care

Are you passionate about helping others regain independence, improve function, and enhance their quality of life? Join the dedicated rehabilitation team at Willow Valley Communities as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and make a meaningful impact every day!

In this rewarding role, you'll organize and administer medically prescribed occupational therapy programs across all levels of living under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You'll work with patients experiencing chronic or acute injuries, as well as muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases, helping them improve function, enhance cognition, relieve pain, prevent disability, and achieve their highest level of independence.

🧡Practice in Both Inpatient and Outpatient Settings! 🧡

Why Choose Willow Valley Communities?

Flexible Scheduling

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• PRN/Pool Opportunities

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Diverse Experience – Treat patients across both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Collaborative Team – Partner with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care.
• Modern Therapy Spaces – Work with advanced equipment in innovative rehabilitation environments.
• Professional Growth – Build your skills while working with diverse patient populations and therapy needs.
• Supportive Leadership – Be part of a team that values your expertise and clinical judgment.
• Meaningful Work – Make a lasting impact on the lives of older adults through compassionate care.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Comprehensive benefits are available for eligible Team Members.

Compensation

Currently Hiring: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Pool

• Full-Time and Part-Time COTA: $28.00/hour
• Pool: $33.00/hour

Key Responsibilities

As a COTA, you will

• Model exceptional customer service while demonstrating care, compassion, and trust toward Team Members and Residents.
• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic treatments, including heat, light, sound, water, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, ultraviolet, infrared, diathermy, and hot/cold pack modalities to improve and maintain function.
• Assist with patient assessments and reassessments, including activities of daily living, strength, range of motion, motor development, muscle tone, sensory and perceptual awareness, functional capacity, respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and cognitive function.
• Assist in developing and revising treatment programs based on evaluation findings.
• Implement individual and group programs established by a licensed Occupational Therapist to restore, reinforce, and enhance functional performance.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients with postural, mobility, and functional activities, including the use of wheelchairs, walkers, canes, prostheses, and other adaptive devices.
• Teach and encourage patients to perform techniques and skills necessary for participation in daily activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate occupational therapy services and activity programs.
• Design and construct adaptive equipment and recommend modifications to work and living environments when appropriate.
• Observe patient performance and responses to treatment, documenting progress and communicating findings to the Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and families on home programs and the proper use of adaptive equipment.
• Prepare treatment materials and assist with maintaining and requisitioning therapy supplies and equipment.
• Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and progress in medical records.
• Assist with staff education and in-service training on occupational therapy objectives and techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners to integrate occupational therapy into overall patient care plans.
• Support the orientation of new Occupational Therapist Assistants and assist with guidance for Occupational Therapy students and aides.
• Maintain required supervision by a licensed Occupational Therapist, including face-to-face contact at least once monthly.
• Assist with screening processes under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Coordinate care effectively with therapists, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers to optimize outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong organization, time management, and planning skills.
• Apply working knowledge of PPS, MDS, Medicare Part B, and applicable reimbursement systems.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations, standards of care, ethical guidelines, and occupational therapy practices.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, and continuing education activities to support professional growth.
• Complete all clinical, billing, and administrative documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Complete Resident screens in conjunction with annual MDS schedules and in response to nursing referrals and reports.

✅ Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (A.A.) from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Board certified and licensed by the state.
• Working knowledge of PPS and MDS.
• Computer literacy required.
• Must have reliable motorized transportation to travel between facilities as needed.

Hours Available 🕒

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Pool/PRN

📍Location

Willow Valley Communities The Lakes & Manor Campuses Willow Street and Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!🚀

At Willow Valley Communities, you'll find more than a job—you'll find an opportunity to make a real difference. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps Residents achieve greater independence and quality of life.

Apply today and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to helping people live life to the fullest. 🌟