Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Cota)

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Asbury Methodist Village is a continuing care retirement community providing independent living options such as cottage homes and spacious apartments, as well as assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support and rehab services. As part of Asbury Communities, Inc., a not-for-profit aging services organization, we are completely focused on doing all the good we can for those we serve. When you join our team, you'll enjoy the personal fulfillment that comes from making a difference in someone's life every day. Asbury has been certified as a Great Place To Work six years in a row, with almost 90% of associates citing their work has special meaning: this is not “just a job.”

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A person who is a graduate and meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
2. Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
3. Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
4. Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the State in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply.
5. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
3. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
4. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
5. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
6. Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
7. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
8. Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned.
9. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
10. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
11. Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
12. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the OT.
13. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
14. Participates in educating the patient and family.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.