Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist and departmental supervisors, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with the established plan of care developed by a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved, accredited Associate Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Current state licensure as a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)
CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or rehabilitation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implements the occupational therapy plan of care as developed and directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Provides therapeutic interventions appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis, age, functional level, and treatment setting.
Instructs patients and caregivers in treatment programs, precautions, and use of equipment as necessary; documents patient/caregiver understanding and demonstration of instructions provided.
Consistently progresses patient treatment activities and contributes to the development and advancement of home exercise programs within the established plan of care.
Monitors patient response to treatment and communicates relevant findings, progress, or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Documents patient status and progression toward established outcomes at each visit using objective and measurable parameters, in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation and billing for each patient encounter.
Provides skilled therapy services within payer authorizations and applicable insurance, Medicare, and regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department and facility.
Maintains productivity standards and uses work time efficiently to support patient care and departmental goals.