Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 month ago


Sacramento CA United States InnovAge Full time

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to participants in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

  • Provides physician prescribed occupational therapy under a written plan of care established, delegated and supervised by the OT.
  • Develops treatment goals in collaboration with, and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
  • Adapts intervention environment, tools, materials and activities according to the needs of the participant in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.
  • Interacts with the participant s family or caregiver(s) in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.
  • Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
  • Participates in educating the participant and family regarding all aspects of activities of daily living
  • Participates with all other health care personnel in participant care planning.
  • Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
  • Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per policy.
  • Informs the OT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
  • Continually reevaluates needs of patient/family.
  • Consults with OT to determine whether treatment plan should be continued, changed or terminated.
  • Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.
  • Completes and submits progress notes and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.
  • Immediately reports to supervising Occupational Therapist any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
  • Reports all incomplete work assignments to supervising Occupational Therapist.
  • Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and program evaluations.
  • Maintains treatment areas, equipment and the supply inventory as required.
  • Enters equipment into IGCP inventory by issuing InnovAge number, entering item into DME book and placing item(s) into stock within 24 hours of equipment delivery.
  • Updates DME book as needed, ensures that book has current information.
  • Maintains O.T. forms for use within department by keeping files stocked.
  • Assists with data collection/evaluation by maintaining the Log Book on a daily basis.
  • Monitors own performance and identifies areas where additional assistance and/or instruction is needed.
  • Documents participant care within 24 hours of home visit and completes progress notes on participants receiving regular O.T. care.
  • Responds to request for services by contacting participants either by phone or in person within 48 hours of referral being given.

REQUIRED

  • Current certification from National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBOT)
  • Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification is required.
  • Requires personal transportation, state issued driver s license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law
  • 1+ yr working with the frail or elderly

PREFERRED

  • 2+ yrs COTA experience
  • Bi-lingual


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