Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant :

Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physicians orders

Reports information relating to the patients 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 :

Conforms to the HIPAA Compliance Program and applicable facility policies for patient privacy

Conforms to the facilitys policies and procedures

• 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 :

Must have visual, hearing, and sensory skills adequate to preserve patient and personal safety

Ability to Commute :

• Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Bowling Green, KY 42101 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel :

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

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