Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Ahwatukee Post Acute

PACS

13d

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) treats patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and according to physician treatment plans. The role documents evaluations, daily treatments, weekly progress, recertifications, and treatment changes in accordance with applicable occupational therapy practice requirements, policies, and payer requirements. The COTA communicates patient progress and plans with supervisors and other health team members, supports staff training and caregiver preparation, and participates in discharge planning. The position also helps maintain the treatment area and reports equipment problems. This is not a supervisory position.

Requirements

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
Maintain a license in good standing with the state board at all times.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practice rules.
Proficient in computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients or residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, and communication, as well as occasional exertion of substantial force and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to adjust visual focus and use close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and according to the physician treatment plan.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
Record treatment changes according to policy and procedures.
Communicate with the supervisor and other health team members about patient progress, problems, and plans.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Participate in in-service training for other facility staff.
Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.
Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.