Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 day ago


St Louis MO USA, United States Bethesda Home Health Full time
Bethesda Home Health: A Leader in Rehabilitation Care

At Bethesda Home Health, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our patients. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping our patients achieve their optimal outcomes.

Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for carrying out treatment programs to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This includes obtaining relevant information from initial evaluations, formulating priorities for patient treatment, and assessing the effectiveness of treatment strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out treatment programs to achieve optimal patient outcomes
  • Obtain relevant information from initial evaluations and formulate priorities for patient treatment
  • Assess the effectiveness of treatment strategies and modify interventions as needed
  • Consult with OT for exchange of information, ideas, and collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes
  • Provide caretaker training to address relevant patient needs for discharge
  • Anticipate patient equipment and education needs for discharge in a timely manner
  • Communicate discharge needs to other team members as needed to ensure a smooth transition from skilled services to home/nursing home
  • Carry out administrative duties, including department/patient documentation within designated timeframes
  • Delegate to/supervise aides appropriately where applicable
  • Progress students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives
  • Assist with orientation of new department staff, students, or nursing home employees requiring mobility training
  • Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families
  • Communicate relevant patient information to other members of the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary team goals
  • Demonstrate awareness of patient issues that indicate the need for further medical attention and communicate with nurses and physicians
  • Seek supervision as needed
Requirements
  • An associate degree from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum
  • Active license in the state you will be working
  • CPR certification required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment
  • One to two years experience with geriatrics preferred, qualified new graduates will be considered
  • Ability to communicate well personally and professionally
  • Responsibility, initiative, and honesty
  • Strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations
  • Extensive mobility: transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching, and moving around obstacles
  • Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks
About Us

Bethesda Home Health is a leading provider of rehabilitation care, with over 1,200 employees dedicated to improving the lives of others. We offer a range of benefits, including 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay. Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.



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