Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA
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Job Description
Job Description
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides service under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR). The COTA follows the treatment plan developed by the occupational therapist and assists to help clients resume or develop skills needed for daytoday life and work. They collaborate with the OT to modify care as necessary.
Delivers individualized patientcentered treatment plan based on evidencebased practice and selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established by the occupational therapist.
Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.
Supervises treatment provided by occupational therapy assistant students.
Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis
Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing certification regulatory reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self patients and others at all times.
Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
Participates in quality initiatives
At the critical access hospitals responsibilities include directing the Swing Bed activities program for swing bed patients.
Shift:
- 7:30 AM 4 PM Monday Thursday Friday
- Plus 2 3 eighthour weekend shifts in an 8week schedule block.
- Plus Holiday Requirement
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support American Heart Association or Red Cross Occupational Therapy Assistant (MO) Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationAssociate Degree Occupational TherapyJob Details
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Employment Type
Part-Time
