The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides service under the direction of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR). The COTA follows the treatment plan developed by the occupational therapist and assists to help clients resume or develop skills needed for day-to-day life and work. They collaborate with the OT to modify care as necessary.

• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
• Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.
• Participates in quality initiatives
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times.
• Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis
• Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
• Supervises treatment provided by occupational therapy assistant students.
• Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan.
• Delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established by the occupational therapist.

Schedule: Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Various

Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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