Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN
4 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Department: Therapy
Reports to: Occupational Therapist
Essential Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current licensure as Occupational Therapy Assistant in practicing state(s)
- Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
- Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in the implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
- Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment as allowed by state practice act, company policy, and under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
- Conduct timely screening of residents referred to occupational therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment as allowed by state practice act, company policy, and under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation of residents as directed.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist with the development of treatment plans as directed.
- Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with the Occupational Therapist and other team members.
- Conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.
- Assist in the selection of occupational therapy techniques/ media, the sequence of activities, and adaptation of techniques/ media based on resident’s response to intervention in conjunction with the Occupational Therapist.
- Monitor resident’s response to intervention and discuss adaptation of treatment with the Occupational Therapist to attain goals in accordance with established plan of care and physician orders.
- Participate in resident, family/ responsible party and staff education by instructing on occupational therapy procedures, strategies, recommendations and/ or program to enhance carry over outside of therapy sessions and in preparation for discontinuation of therapy services.
- Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
- Participate in discharge planning.
- Supervise Rehabilitation Aides, Occupational Therapy Aides, students and volunteers as directed and within state practice guidelines.
- Provide education to the rehabilitation department, facility staff and community as directed.
- Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
- Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
- Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.
- Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code.
- Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights.
- Maintain a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
- Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/ appropriate personnel immediately.
- Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
- Adapt to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and is flexible in carrying out assignments.
- Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control.
- Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with family members in attending to and meeting their requests.
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to constantly operate computer and other office productivity machinery (phone, printer, copier, etc.)
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to look at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to walk throughout facility and department, tolerate constant/ repetitive standing, traverse stairs, stoop, bend, squat, kneel and reach when performing daily work.
- Travel: As needed.
- Maintain predictable attendance
Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions, and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.
It is Harvest Healthcare Solutions policy to base hiring decisions solely on the individual’s ability to perform essential job functions. Persons with disabilities are eligible for this position provided they are able to perform those functions with reasonable accommodation.
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The Orchards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
As part of The Orchards team, you can help our residents experience the best service and quality care during their nursing home, assisted living, rehab and independent living stays.
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