Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN
Job Summary:
Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team on a PRN basis. As a COTA, you will work under the supervision of a licensed therapist to evaluate and treat patients, and provide restorative techniques training to patients, clients, and team members. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Essential Functions:
Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient-related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations
Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members
Maintain productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs
Evaluate patients based on physician referral/orders
Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician
Treat patients according to treatment plan
Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines
Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/Home programs
Participate in discharge planning
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed
Work Environment:
Works in well-lit/ventilated office and therapy areas
Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours
Subject to frequent interruptions
Involved with patients, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances
Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to move (walk, stoop, bend, stand, sit, push, pull, and lift) intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must possess sight/-hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately, so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, clients, and team members
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, please submit your application to join our team as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN. We look forward to hearing from you!
