Cert Occupational Therapy Asst

8-hours shifts, 2-3 per week

Position Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Department: Rehabilitation

Reports to: Rehabilitation Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Provides services to patients under direction and responsibility of Occupational Therapist, (OT).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plans and implements treatment programs in conjunction with OT and physician.
• Assists the OT with exercise programs.
• Maintains ongoing communication with treating therapist (and physician as appropriate) regarding patient status, progress and program plan.
• Recognizes the need for program modifications based on patient performance and notifies treating therapist immediately.
• Provides clear, concise, and accurate patient instruction.
• Produces written and verbal documentation concisely, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Maintains timely work schedule. Accepts patient care load as designated or as required by total department load.
• Submits charges consistent with department standards.
• Adheres to safety precautions at all times.
• Maintains inventory and stocking of department supplies, patient handouts and evaluation forms.
• Advises of needed supplies.
• Communicates effectively with department and outside personnel.
• Participates constructively in departmental meetings. Contributes to program development.
• Attends designated continuing education and training to obtain level of skills and knowledge required for patient programming. Seeks additional continuing education and training to ensure personal job satisfaction.
• Participates in off-site and community programs as appropriate and/or as required.
• Performs relevant tasks as directed by the OT.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in policy and procedure manual.

Requirements

Education, Training and Licenses Required

• Current certification by the California Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Current BLS certification that is AHA compliant required.

Experience required

• Must have at least 3 years’ recent experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Language skills – ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, customers and the general public.
• Mathematical skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate and percent.
• Reasoning – ability to solve practical problems involving multiple variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.