COTA

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management•Wichita, KS

161d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupation therapy to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role involves assisting patients in their recovery and improving skills needed for daily functionalities, requiring close collaboration with patients, family members, and the healthcare team.

Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Direct rehab care in occupation therapy
Physician referral
Supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations
Ability to monitor patient movements to prevent further injuries
Effective communication skills
Appropriate and timely charting
Dependability and regular attendance
Good body mechanics
Ability to make independent decisions
Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross functionally
Report occupational exposures
Maintain confidentiality of patient care information
Practice patient/residents rights policies
Use appropriate protective clothing/devices for handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids
Flexibility with schedule

Nice To Haves

Assisting in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy needs of each patient
Developing and maintaining a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care

Responsibilities

Follow the treatment plan for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment
Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries
Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
Chart appropriately and timely
Assist the Occupational Therapist in patient development, recovery, and improving skills needed for daily functionalities
Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross functionally
Report occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain any applicable licenses
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Complete assigned Relias training timely
Recommend to the DOR equipment and supply needs for the department
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly
Clean equipment
Check supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on hand
Ensure that all therapy equipment is operating in a safe manner
Ensure that therapy supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
Ensure that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary clean-up
May assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy needs of each patient
Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
Maintain the confidentiality of all patient care information
Know and practice the Center’s policy on patient/residents rights
Be sure that appropriate protective clothing/devices are on hand and used for handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids
Flexibility with schedule to cover the needs of the department