Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - (PRN) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Winchester, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and help patients reclaim independence and quality of life through personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation. In our collaborative inpatient setting, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative therapies that accelerate recovery and improve outcomes. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, advanced clinical resources, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on every patient’s journey.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Licensure with the State of Virginia
The physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments.
BLS Certification – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA Approved

Nice To Haves

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services as assigned by, and under the supervision of, an occupational therapist.
Keeps treatment skills updated through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development.
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the program’s strategic objectives and goals to carry out organizational strategic objectives.
Assists occupational therapist in treatment planning and conducting evaluation procedures.
Assists the occupational therapist in treating patients utilizing modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
Provides verbal and/or written feedback to primary occupational therapist regarding all significant observations or changes in the patient’s condition, reaction, and response to treatment.
Aids the occupational therapist in estimating equipment and supply needs and may participate in the acquisition and inventory of these items.
Provides coverage of patients in the absence of other staff.
Document’s patient’s status and progress according to established internal/external time standards and adherence to reimbursement guidelines.
Communicates with other appropriate people to integrate OT treatment as necessary, or as directed.
Participates in educational program for patients, patient's families, and health care workers regarding treatment procedures, functional activities, and home programs.
Participates in patient care conferences as requested.
Participates in various meetings and in-services as assigned.
Follows hospital policy and procedures including but not limited to patient confidentiality and infection control.
Meets or exceeds program productivity expectations.
Provides discipline specific coverage (following cross training orientation) within the Mary Free Bed system as requested.
Supports program operations as assigned.
Functions as patient advocate.
Demonstrates competence in relevant software and hardware required to meet job responsibilities.
Adheres to the Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers and members of the community.
Serves as clinical instructor for occupational therapist assistant students.
Supervises, teaches, and evaluates skills of students and volunteers.
Communicates with participating universities regarding skill levels of students.
Functions as a resource person in area of expertise.
Participates in program development and/or research activities as assigned.
Participates in orientation and training of new staff.
Assists in maintaining clean and orderly treatment areas.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.