Per-Diem COTA Inpatient
About The Position
Assists Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) with all patient treatments for inpatients. The COTA will carry a regular patient caseload under the supervision from the Licensed Occupational Therapist, performing the prescribed patient treatments after completion of the patient evaluation by the OTR/L. The COTA must work with the OTR/L on collection of data for the re-evaluation of patient progress, recommendations for changes in patient treatments, and assisting with data collection for the progress and discharge notes written in the medical chart. Guides activities of aides and families concerning patient treatment and conducts in-service education or training to health care personnel and families. Assists with general cleaning of patient treatment area and supplies, ordinary equipment for patient use. Takes responsibility and uses opportunities to promote education and professional knowledge. Uses effective communication techniques within rehabilitation department and inter-departmentally to maximize team building.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a two-year accredited certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
- Current NYS Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate.
- Skills to effectively acquire pertinent information from patients' charts and the patients, implement procedures, and document the effects of treatment.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate accurately and precisely to patients and family members the instructions that may be necessary in the completion of a treatment program.
- Ability to identify changes in patient conditions and communicate those changes to the appropriate supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Carries a regular patient caseload under the supervision from the Licensed Occupational Therapist, performing prescribed patient treatments after completion of the patient evaluation by the OTR/L.
- Works with the OTR/L on collection of data for re-evaluation of patient progress.
- Works with the OTR/L on recommendations for changes in patient treatments.
- Assists with data collection for progress and discharge notes written in the medical chart.
- Guides activities of aides and families concerning patient treatment.
- Conducts in-service education or training to health care personnel and families.
- Assists with general cleaning of patient treatment area and supplies, ordinary equipment for patient use.
- Takes responsibility and uses opportunities to promote education and professional knowledge.
- Uses effective communication techniques within rehabilitation department and inter-departmentally to maximize team building.
- Treat patient information as confidential material.
- Maintain safety of patient and self during treatment.
- Accurate and timely recordkeeping.
- Follows facility policies and procedures.
- Respects residents' rights and dignities.
- Reports any suspected resident abuse as required by government regulations and the facility's policies.
- Attend all required in-services and seminars.
- Mandatory in-services must be met within time required.
- Follows established policies in regards to tardiness, attendance, and dress code.
- Serves as a positive ambassador to Community Wellness Partners, their affiliates, residents, staff, visitors, and the community.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
