What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neurological Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Colorado Springs Neurological Associates position at Confluent Health System Solutions?
Overview
Neurological Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Colorado Springs Neurological Associates
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27-$45/hr. commensurate with experience
Schedule: Flexible hours Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Work setting: Outpatient Neurology Clinic
Location: 5727 Mark Dabling Blvd., Suite 190 Colorado Springs, CO 80921
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Neurological Occupational Therapy Assistant with extensive experience in treating complex neurological conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new clinic being built from the ground up, where you will play a key role in shaping services, culture, and patient care from day one. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of neurorehabilitation, a passion for improving patients' quality of life, and the clinical expertise to manage a wide range of neurological diagnoses.
How Confluent Health Supports You:
- Fully paid training, certifications and education programs through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
- A focus on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
- Comprehensive mentorship and career development
- Leadership and talent development opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Industry leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
- 401(k) Employer Matching
- Family Building and Parental Benefits
Responsibilities
You’ll Achieve Success By:
- Assisting in evaluating clients’ daily living skills and capacities to determine the extent of abilities and limitations
- Assisting patients with all phases of occupational therapy treatment, including exercise instruction, manual therapy techniques, and activities of daily living
- Observing patients during treatments and reporting observations to the Occupational Therapist
- Communicating with staff and other healthcare team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for treatment planning and modifications
Qualifications
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Licensure in good standing in Colorado
- Experience in neurological rehabilitation
- Strong interest/experience with upper extremity stroke recovery and vision rehabilitation
- CPR and first aid certification required
Preferred Experience With:
- Parkinson’s disease and MS rehabilitation
- Vagus nerve involvement in neurological function
- Concussion protocols and post-injury care
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Upper extremity rehabilitation
- Neuro-vision rehabilitation
Who We Are:
Confluent Health System Solutions partners with hospitals and health systems to provide full staffing and recruitment opportunities at sites across the country. While working onsite at one of Confluent Health System Solutions partners, you will be indoctrinated into the local culture and healthcare provider community.
Confluent Health System Solutions is a member of the Confluent Health family of physical and occupational therapy companies. Together, we are transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices and developing highly effective clinicians all across the country.
Confluent Health and Confluent Health System Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Confluent Health and Confluent Health System Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Salary : $27 - $45