Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
UHS
Summary
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for helping patients improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborates closely with the Occupational Therapist to develop, implement, and monitor patient-centered treatment plans and goals.
- Plans and conducts individual and group interventions in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist to improve functioning and quality of life for individuals affected by or at risk for mental illness.
- Completes cognitive, functional, ADL, and sensory assessments to identify barriers to occupational performance and support treatment planning.
- Collects, analyzes, and documents assessment findings and patient progress using occupational therapy principles and evidence-based practices.
- Assists patients in developing coping, social, life, and independent living skills while promoting engagement in meaningful occupations and achievement of individualized treatment goals.
- Assist patients to develop, recover, or maintain psychosocial functioning and integrate skills for life role satisfaction.
- Help individuals improve basic reasoning, sensory modulation, executive functioning skills, social participation, and leisure activities to promote development of healthy habits and routines.
- Contributes to the assessment and evaluation process as required and directed by the Occupational Therapist through objective observation, data collection, and communication of patient performance.
- Advocates and promotes mental health and wellbeing of all patients by supporting their emotional and mental wellbeing through incorporating meaningful functional based activities.
- Serves as an educator and mentor to therapy students, peers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow medical practices policies related to compliance, safety, and infection control.
- Document patient treatment and outcomes in medical record in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associates level degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (licensed required)
- 0-3 years experience in Occupational Therapy in a Mental Health Setting or equivalent role in a clinical setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Education assistance
- Professional development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.