Occupational Therapist Assistant

4 weeks ago

Fresno, California, United States Innovative Integrative Health Full time
Job Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services to participants of Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) following the plan of care of the Occupational Therapist. Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Occupational Therapist in the treatment of participants who have medical problems and health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
  • Provide regular updates to the Occupational Therapist on participants' status in therapy.
  • Train participants on the proper use of adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) such as shower chairs, hip kits, sock aids, and more.
  • Continually assist in ensuring participant and staff safety.
  • Participate in meetings as indicated (morning, team, family, nursing facility, assisted living facility, and hospital).
  • Provide treatment as indicated following the plan of care from the Occupational Therapist's Assessment.
  • Work as part of the rehab team to provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
  • Educate staff, participants, and family on therapy services available in the rehab department.
  • Demonstrate an ability to utilize appropriate safety measures and treat participants with respect when providing care.
  • Instruct and supervise other staff and/or family members on therapy programs to be carried out by individuals other than the Occupational Therapist/COTA.
  • Assist in observing participants and collaborate with the Occupational Therapist regarding progress or decline of participant.
  • Train and supervise restorative aides as assigned, including all areas of performance consistent with departmental policies; report as required to the supervisor regarding these issues.
  • Provide orientation and training in regard to body mechanics and lift equipment to staff as requested.
  • Complete documentation in a timely manner, write daily notes, and progress reports.
  • Adjust the schedule as needed to meet the needs of Innovative Integrated Health participants.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding participant, staff, contractor, and organizational information.
  • Communicate observed staffing needs/changes and further program development needs to the supervisor.
  • Travel may be necessary to support all Innovative Integrated Health (IIH) sites.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
  • Adhere to and support the center's practices, procedures, and policies, including attention to assigned break times and attendance.
  • Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
  • Be flexible in the schedule of hours worked, and in scheduling participants' treatments to accommodate the participants' availability.
  • May require the use of a personal vehicle to provide therapy services in the participant's residence. If using a personal vehicle, a valid California Driver's License is required.
Requirements
  • Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.
  • Ability to function independently and to work effectively and in a collegial manner with all members of the interdisciplinary team, co-workers, and department heads.
  • Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner.
  • Well-organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 15 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance from another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
  • Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.
  • Ability to taste and smell required.
  • Ability to communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English language.
  • Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned environment.
  • Ability to provide follow-up treatments in the participants' residence as directed by the primary Occupational Therapist.
Experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population; appropriate clinical placement experience may be substituted.
Education and Certification
  • Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license in the state of California.
  • Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
  • CPR with First-Aid Certification
Core Values
  • Respect at the core of our interactions.
  • Honesty and Integrity with every endeavor.
  • Patient-Centered care aligned with participant values, beliefs, and preferences.
  • Encouragement that motivates and empowers others to be the best they can be.
  • Quality Care that is efficient, transformative, and innovative.

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