Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Position Summary

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) assists in the treatment of injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The Occupational Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA will aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from physical, emotional, mental or developmental impairments.

Essential Functions

• Administers a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the resident’s/patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician.
• Assists patients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of resident’s/patient's progress.
• Assists in the instruction of residents/patients and families in home programs, basic living skills and the care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude toward residents/patients and their treatment progression.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals involved with the care of a patient.
• Ability to maintain resident/patient confidentiality.

Core Values & Behaviors that Improve Lives

• Demonstrates a culture of service and a commitment to doing “good” by improving lives.
• Regularly exhibits behaviors that support the values of the company – Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, and Experience.
• Work ethic reflects a passion for exceeding patient/resident expectations.
• Solicits patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community.
• Advocates for raising the bar of patient/resident care within the facility and influences others to take actions that increase the quality of person-centered care.
• Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients/residents through empathy and compassion.
• Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process for performance improvements.
• Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone and email/social media etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.
• Enriches the facility culture by participating in company hosted and endorsed celebrations and events.
• Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.
• Effectively addresses patient/resident and family member concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is consistent with our culture.
• Complies with company policies, as well as governing state and federal laws and regulations. Seeks clarification of leaders when there are questions of policy or governing law.
• Protects patient/resident privacy and dignity.
• Maintains positivity while interacting with co-workers, patients/residents and guests at the facility.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.

Licenses/Certification

• Current COTA license required.
• Current CPR certification required

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred