Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Mosaic Life Care -
Saint Joseph, MO

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Direct patient care
Records maintenance
Inpatient experience
Occupational therapy experience in outpatient rehabilitation facilities
Care documentation
Mid-level
Outpatient experience
Continuous improvement
Occupational Therapy
Muscle strength testing
Care coordination meetings experience
Motor function examinations
Patient family and caregiver education
COTA
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Patient progress monitoring
Coordinating patient care in an occupational therapy role
Patient treatment
Care plan implementation
Managing patient records
Communication skills
Physical assessments
Therapy progress note documentation
Patient family support

Full Job Description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Outpatient\Inpatient) works under the supervision of leadership and treats patients in a variety of modalities, educate the family/patient, and assures continuity of treatment. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.

Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of registered occupational therapist and in accordance with the established plan of care.
Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals in accordance with organization policy.
Provides patient/family education in accordance to plan of care.
Communicates with occupational therapist, and other interdisciplinary team members to collaborate the care of the patient.
Maintains necessary records which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record.
Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings, as appropriate.
Participates in continual process improvement and organization in-service education programs.
Other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum - Required

Work Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Current certification and licenses required by state law within the practicing state - Required within 60 Days
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

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