Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Sherman

Focused Post Acute Care Partners•Sherman, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Focused Post Acute Care Partners (FPACP) is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team at Focused Care at Sherman in Sherman, TX. As a COTA, you will work under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide treatment to patients, assisting them in regaining physical abilities, function, and independence. You will also perform related clerical and service duties. FPACP is committed to a culture of excellence and recognition through our ROCKStar program, which rewards outstanding care and kindness.

Requirements

Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an Associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited college.
Current license / registration by state of hire as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Responsibilities

Assists the Occupational Therapist in the development and implementation of individual patient occupational therapy care plans.
Performs daily occupational therapy assignments to accomplish patient therapy plans and treatment goals.
Responsible for the daily care of assigned patients.
Guides patients through prescribed exercise programs to enhance strength, muscle tone, and range of motion.
Applies various therapeutic treatments and modalities as prescribed for muscle/nerve function and pain management.
Assists patients in ADL skills retraining.
Performs other therapeutic activities such as massage and body mechanics.
Observes patient condition during treatment and notes any significant changes, seeking assistance from the Occupational Therapist when appropriate.
Records patient response to treatment and overall progress in patient charts.
Refers patients to Occupational Therapist for re-evaluation as necessary.
Prepares patient referrals as requested by the Occupational Therapist.
Communicates regularly with the Occupational Therapist regarding program design, implementation, and progress.
Participates in Occupational Therapy Assistants' meetings.
Advises professional team members of patient progress and treatment effectiveness, suggesting revisions to treatment plans as needed.
Acts as a resource to staff concerning occupational therapy programs.
Provides training to staff on the utilization of adaptive equipment and the implementation of treatment plans.
Cleans and maintains treatment areas and ensures equipment is in proper working order, reporting needed repairs.
Assists in scheduling patients, preparing daily schedules, and maintaining daily census.
Demonstrates understanding of the organization's Mission, Purpose, and Philosophy.
Adheres to ethical business practices, integrity, and honesty.
Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions.
Exhibits commitment to personal and companywide goals.
Participates in ongoing development of competencies and resources.
Treats employees, patients, and business partners with respect.
Fosters teamwork, trust, support, and collaboration.
Maintains proper attendance and punctuality.
Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, and other requested meetings.
Utilizes material, equipment, and time in a safe, beneficial, and cost-effective manner.
Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
Observes infection control and standard precautions.
Performs related duties as required.