Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Pasadena
Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Pasadena, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Focused Post Acute Care Partners is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Focused Care at Pasadena in Pasadena, Texas. Under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist and according to established treatment plans and procedures, the COTA treats occupational therapy patients to help them regain physical abilities and function and increase functional skills and independence. The role also includes related clerical and service duties. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Knowledge equivalent to completion of an associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited college.
- Current license or registration as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of hire.
- Ability to execute the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Occupational Therapist in developing and implementing individual patient occupational therapy care plans, and carry out daily assignments to meet treatment goals.
- Provide daily care to assigned patients and guide them through prescribed passive, assistive, and resistive exercises.
- Apply prescribed heat, light, water, and electrical treatment modalities when competent and equipment is available.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living retraining and other therapeutic activities, including massage and body mechanics.
- Observe patients during treatment, note significant changes, seek assistance from the Occupational Therapist when appropriate, and record patient responses and progress in charts.
- Refer patients for Occupational Therapist re-evaluation as needed and prepare referrals as requested.
- Communicate regularly with the Occupational Therapist about program design, implementation, and patient progress; participate in Occupational Therapy Assistants' meetings.
- Advise professional team members on patient progress and treatment effectiveness, and suggest treatment-plan revisions when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource to staff on occupational therapy programs and train staff in adaptive equipment and treatment plans.
- Clean and maintain treatment areas and equipment, follow sterile procedures and guidelines, and report needed repairs to a supervisor.
- Assist with patient scheduling, daily schedules, and occupational therapy patient census maintenance.
- Follow ethical practices; demonstrate initiative, accountability, teamwork, respect, and commitment to personal and company goals.
- Maintain attendance and punctuality, communicate effectively, and attend staff meetings, required in-services, and other requested meetings.
- Use materials, equipment, and time safely and cost-effectively; organize and complete work in a timely manner.
- Observe infection-control and standard precautions and perform related duties as required.
Benefits
- Voluntary access to earned pay on the employee's own schedule through DailyPay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
