Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSt. James Lutheran Church, 2381, Romence Road, Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 49024, United States
About Powerback
At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care.
Powerback Rehabilitation is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.
Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive. 86% of our team knows and feels their work makes a difference, a commitment recognized by our certification as a 2023 Great Place to Work.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you help patients get well and bring their power back. You will implement occupational therapy programs and activities, follow developed recovery plans, and deliver therapy treatments. You are a healer and a helper who is equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual. Your goal is to execute a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their physical abilities and independence.
You will be adaptable to the needs of the patient and find joy in the variety of the work and the settings. As a teammate, you will look for collaboration with your peers and make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive. Being an Occupational Therapy Assistant means putting patients first, ensuring patients and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
Hiring Process
Powerback has streamlined our hiring process to get you started quickly:
- Apply: Applying takes 3 minutes, give or take.
- Initial Response: You'll hear back from us within 1 business day.
- Recruiter Screen: If you meet the qualifications, a recruiter will call you for a 10-minute conversation within 2-3 business days, depending on your availability.
- Hiring Manager Review: You will then be presented to the hiring manager.
- Interview Scheduling: The hiring manager will reach out within a business day to schedule the interview. This all happens within 1-5 business days from the phone screen.
- Decision: After your interview, the hiring manager makes a quick decision, aiming to accomplish this within the week.
- Offer: If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will hear from us within a business day.
Work location
Work model: On-site
St. James Lutheran Church, 2381, Romence Road, Portage, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 49024, United States
Portage, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleImplement occupational therapy programs and activities for patients
- check_circleDeliver therapy treatments to restore and enhance physical abilities
- check_circleFollow developed recovery plans to guide patient treatment
- check_circleProvide high-quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere
- check_circleCollaborate with peers and make referrals to ensure comprehensive patient care
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards
- verifiedInitial certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- verifiedLicensed and/or eligible for licensure in the state of practice
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team memberscheck_circleDental and Vision plans for Part-Time team memberscheck_circleGenerous paid time off for Full-Time and Part-Time team memberscheck_circlePowerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduatescheck_circleFree CEUs through Medbridge for continuing educationcheck_circleH-1B Visa and Green Card sponsorship supportcheck_circleJourney Travel Program for working across the U.S. with full-time securitycheck_circleExclusive discounts on Wireless, TV, Home, Auto, Renters, Pet Insurance, Childcare, and Eldercarecheck_circlePowerZone Employee Recognition Program for earning rewardscheck_circleClinicians in Action professional development program
