Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Lakeport, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)
POSITION PURPOSE
To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Communicates with patient families referring physicians and other members of the team.
- Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
- Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
- Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing certification regulatory reimbursement requirements.
- Supports and participates in department operations and development.
- Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
- Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
- Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self patients and others at times.
- Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
- Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
- Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients response to treatment plan.
- Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
- Attends in-services training sessions or other educational presentations.
- Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
- Maintains valid licensure certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
- Maintains awareness of patient and community needs conditions and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
- Able to practice unencumbered.
- In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
- Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
- Full knowledge of residents rights.
- Exudes professionalism in presentation.
- Ability to multitask.
- Must be able to read write speak understand and communicate in English.
- CPR certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to lift over 100 pounds with assistance according to the residents abilities.
- Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to travel to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame.
- Must be able to bend squat push stoop and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.
- Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility including undergoing physical examination.
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
