Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a COTA you will deliver occupational therapy services through evaluation of patient needs goal determination and development of treatment plans according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
- Performs direct occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice code of ethics and departmental policies and procedures for the delivery of limited occupational therapy services.
- Records patient data collected for re-evaluations and care provided in the medical record in accordance with departmental documentation standards.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests areas for improvement to colleagues in a tactful and considerate manner. Proposes performance improvement topics and alternate treatment techniques to improve occupational therapy services.
- Assumes responsibility to resolve or report clinical and operational issues to department leadership for resolution in order to assure high quality care and efficient departmental operations.
- Demonstrates interdisciplinary safe patient centered care and delivers excellent customer service.
Qualifications :
- Associates degree required.
- 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Maryland
- Current ACLS or BCLS certification
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proficient knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice techniques. General knowledge of orthopedics plastics pediatrics neurology psychology psychiatry anatomy physiology kinesiology general medicine and the occupational therapy treatment implications of each.
- Ability to oversee and direct the work of occupational therapy and support staff.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients therapists medical and nursing staff successfully and to document patient progress quality assurance activities.
- Highly effective verbal communication skills including courtesy resourcefulness and efficiency in answering questions giving directions locating staff and explaining hospital/departmental policies and procedures are necessary. Verbal communication skills may include communicating with an interdisciplinary team patients and families. Effective writing skills are also required in order to take messages and maintain miscellaneous records receipts reports and logs.
Additional Information :
.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range:$27.44-$38.41
- Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a
- Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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
About Company
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