Occupational Therapy Asssitance/COTA
Full-Time, Part-Time and PRN positions available!!
Position Summary: The Encore Rehab Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant assumes part- and/or full-time clinical responsibilities in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of direct patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant must have: an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, a current license in the state, excellent oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations, related to the environment of treatment.
Duties and Responsibilities: Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant:
Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician’s orders
Reports information relating to the patient’s progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Occupational Therapist
Assists Occupational Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate
Team Dynamics:
Effectively communicates with staff to accomplish goals and objectives
Creates a work atmosphere that promotes cooperation, respect, flexibility, and teamwork amongst peers and staff
Safety and Sanitation:
Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when operating equipment
Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the program manager as soon as possible
Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions to the program manager immediately
Customer Service:
Maintains an adequate liaison with families, residents, and patients
Demonstrates awareness, respect, and concern for internal customers (coworkers) and external customers (i.e. patients, residents, families, physicians, referral sources)
Residents' Rights:
Maintains CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care information to assure resident rights are protected
Assures that the resident's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are followed
Attendance:
Observes rules, policies, and regulations with regard to attendance, punctuality, appearance, and professional attitude, as established by the facility
Miscellaneous:
Physical:
Able to stand two (2) plus hours without interruptions or breaks
Able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs. to a minimum of 4 feet or carry 50 lbs. a minimum of 2 feet
Must be able to perform all patient transfers (including stand pivot, 2-person, sliding board, Hoyer Lift, non-weight bearing) safety and effectively, with or without mechanical devices
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout the day
Must be able to assist with the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
Must pass Medical and Physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements, and duties/responsibilities
Emotional:
Must have the willingness to work with severely physically, emotionally, and cognitively compromised residents and patients
Must be able to take direction from registered therapist and other team members to promote patient treatment and safety
Must be willing to work in an environment with risk of personal injury, exposure to infectious waste/materials, infectious diseases, and odors
Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working with patients, families, and coworkers
Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and direction
Cognitive:
Must be alert and attentive to patients and work environment throughout day
Must be able to shift attention and task performance based on patient and facility requirements
Must be able to work in a distractible and stimulating environment
Must be able to read, understand, and comply with all facility-based policy procedures
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
Sensory:
