PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant at Meadowlark Hills

Job Title:CertifiedOccupationalTherapy Assistant
Reports to: Facility Rehab Director/Regional Director Clinical Supervision from Occupational Therapist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Clinical
Supervises: Students

Position Summary:The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides services under the general supervision of the Occupational Therapist and in accordance with state practice guidelines including assisting with patient assessment; treating patients delivering home programs patient and family instruction participating in family and team conferences conducting equipment inventory maintenance and orders. COTA is responsible for documenting services according to the departmental and facility standards. This position provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients. Represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients caregivers and facility staff. Adheres to all state regulations regardingOccupationalTherapy.

Qualifications Required:
Successful completion of an accreditedOccupationalTherapyAssistantProgram
ValidOccupationalTherapyAssistantLicenseto practice in appropriate state(s)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective leadership and customer relations skills
Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems

Essential Functionsand Responsibilities:
Provides therapeutic treatment in accordance with the established plan of care
Documents treatment provided including reasons for skilled intervention observation recording and reporting patient status and response to treatment
Participates in the maintenance of therapy records
Ensuresavailability of supplies and equipment
Maintains appropriate patient schedulesas per established guidelines
Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records as it relates to reimbursement guidelines accuracy of billing informationand facility requirements
Participatesin patient familyand facility meetingsas appropriate
Follows administrative policies and proceduresincluding those related to emergency procedures infectious disease controland safety
Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff residents familiesand rehabilitation staff
Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life offacility residents
Participates in continuous quality improvement
Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of awork day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone
Able to walk bend standand reach consistently during awork day/shift
Performsother related duties asrequired and assigned

Success Factors/Job Competencies:
Results Orientation Meets current objectives and positions the organization for further growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
Social Sensitivity Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpfulandpositive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers medical staff patients visitorsand families.
Quality Outcomes Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance aremet. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
Safe Working Environment- Demonstrates an awareness ofand adherence tosafety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working and living in the facility.
Accident/Injury Reporting Reportsany accidents injuries and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift.
Unsafe Conditions Immediately reports and correctsif possible unsafe conditions and equipment.
Workplace Standards Complieswithrelevant regulations standardsand policies governingsafe workplace environment (OSHA JCAHO etc.)
Safety Techniques Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facilitys safety program by attending safety-related trainingas mandatedupon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
Education Participates in required in-service and educational programs on acontinual basis.
Attendance and Punctuality Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.
Universal Precautions- Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious circumstances in whichdifferentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is consistently required to walk stand sit lift equipment reach with hands and arms stoop talkand hear. Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employeeshareswork spacewith other employees;thereforethe environment can become crowded and noisy.

General Sign-off:The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed.

Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. Summit Carewill advise employees of any changes in their job duties.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race marital status sex age color religion national origin veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law.