Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, full time

OVERVIEW :

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will perform treatment skills within the scope of the COTA's education in order to carry out treatment plans as specified by the Occupational Therapist. Communicates with the Occupational Therapist regarding the patient's condition and progress, and documents regarding the patient's treatment in the medical record.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed
• Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of an Occupational Therapist
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, short term goals, long term goals and treatment plan
• Conducts individual, supervised and group treatment as assigned by the Occupational Therapist
• Monitors patient's response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist if modification is needed
• Maintains acceptable patient care ratios as determined by the Occupational Therapist
• Provides / recommends / fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment; trains patient and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
• Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy services
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards
• Records billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy department
• Complies with all Infection Control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Type : Full-time

Education :

Benefits :

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off, paid sick days and paid holidays

STD, LTD and life insurance

sign on bonus

competitive hourly rate

Medical Specialty :

90 bed all short term rehab facility (skilled nursing facility)

Schedule :

Day shift Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays