⭐️Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Full-Time⭐️

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Symbria Rehab, you’ll collaborate with Occupational Therapists to create individualized treatment plans and set personalized goals for patients. You will provide hands-on support to help patients regain independence while maintaining productivity standards and accurately documenting care. Additionally, you'll work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care, ensuring impactful support in their recovery process.

To apply for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Symbria, candidates must have graduated from an accredited program for COTAs and possess a valid state license or have a pending license if they are new graduates. While experience in fields such as acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation is beneficial, it's not a strict requirement, making this opportunity accessible to candidates at various stages of their career.

Choosing to work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) at Symbria Rehab means becoming part of a 100% employee-owned organization that prioritizes innovation, integrity, and compassion in healthcare. You’ll enjoy competitive pay, a full benefits package including generous paid time off, health insurance, and professional development opportunities to enhance your career trajectory while making a significant positive impact in the lives of patients in senior living and post-acute care.

At Symbria, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) benefit from ongoing professional development through continuing education opportunities that support career growth. This commitment helps keep our COTAs knowledgeable about the latest practices in occupational therapy, ensuring they provide the best care for their patients and continue to advance their professional skill sets.

Being a 100% employee-owned company means that every employee at Symbria has a stake in the organization’s success. This ownership model fosters a unique culture of collaboration and commitment, where team members actively participate in decision-making and share in the growth and achievements of the company, ultimately leading to a more engaged and motivated workforce dedicated to providing exceptional care.

In answering this question, highlight specific examples from past experiences where you effectively communicated and connected with a variety of patients. Discuss any strategies you used to adapt therapy techniques to meet individual patient needs, showcasing your ability to provide tailored care.

When addressing this question, outline the collaborative approach you take with Occupational Therapists and outline your process for setting individualized goals based on patient assessments. Explain how you incorporate patient feedback and progress into your treatment plans to ensure they are both effective and adaptable.

To effectively answer this question, discuss the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation. Share any systems or methods you've used to verify the completeness of documentation and emphasize the role proper documentation plays in ensuring continuity of care.

In your response, articulate the importance of teamwork and communication within an interdisciplinary team. Offer examples of successful collaborations with other healthcare professionals and emphasize your willingness to share insights and learn from peers to improve patient outcomes.

When discussing patient-centered care, focus on the significance of understanding each patient's unique needs and goals. Illustrate this by sharing a relevant experience in which you tailored your approach to support a patient’s independence or quality of life, showing how your efforts led to meaningful progress.

Answer this question by sharing specific strategies you employ to manage challenging behaviors, such as maintaining patience and empathy, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and adapting your approach to meet the patient's emotional and physical needs. Be sure to include the impact of these strategies on patient care.

In your response, share your personal motivations for choosing occupational therapy as a career. Discuss any meaningful patient interactions that solidified your commitment to the field, emphasizing your passion for helping people regain independence and improve their quality of life.

Discuss your time management skills and how you effectively organize your workload to ensure that each patient’s goals are prioritized based on their individual needs. Share any tools or techniques you use to stay on track and monitor progress for multiple patients.

If applicable, describe any experience you have with teletherapy and how it enhances or challenges patient care. Discuss your adjustment to remote tools and techniques, and emphasize your commitment to providing the same level of quality care through virtual means.

In your answer, mention specific steps you take to further your professional development, such as attending workshops, pursuing additional certifications, or seeking mentorship opportunities. This not only demonstrates your commitment to lifelong learning but also illustrates how you stay current with occupational therapy practices.