Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA
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Job Description
About the Role
- Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Key Responsibilities
- Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
- Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Requirements
- Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
- Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join PACS as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA at PACS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at PACS is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Treatment Documentation, Physician Treatment Plan Adherence, Restorative Aide Training, Interdisciplinary Communication, In-service Training, Recertification Documentation, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist with direct patient care and patient-related activities as directed by the therapist and physician's treatment plan. Key duties include recording daily and weekly progress notes, assisting with staff training, communic...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
2mo ago
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