Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant functions under the supervision of the occupational therapist and provides services to patients at their residence by assisting in the assessment, treatment, care planning, and implementation and completing related documentation and communication in accordance with agency policies and procedures, applicable health care standards, and governmental laws and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the client, representative, caregiver(s), and physician(s)
• Provides direct occupational therapy services in accordance with the plan of care established by the physician
• Educates and instructs client, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitation care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living
• Accurately documents observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided
• Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within the limits of their mental or physical capabilities
• Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Engage in research activities and participation in formal educational training activities related to therapy.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant Program (approved by the AOTA)
• Current and valid Certified Occupational Therapist license (required)
• Recent work experience in home health (preferred)
• Driver’s License and Car Insurance
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing, and documentation
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relationship skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.