COTA

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens Inc•Bristol, VA

10h

About The Position

To assist in providing quality occupational therapy care while maintaining positive level of interaction with facilities and patients under the direction of licensed personnel.

Requirements

Is a graduate of an approved school as a certified occupational therapy assistant
AOTA Certified in Occupational Therapy
Holds valid state license
Current physical exam and/or free from communicable disease, as required by state
Is familiar with policies and procedures and responsibilities
Completes responsibilities in an accurate, thorough manner
Uses work time effectively
Gets along with others, accepts suggestions
Demonstrates sensitivity and caring
Demonstrates friendly, open communication
Displays high energy level
Displays positive team spirit
Displays commitment
Displays leadership and teaching skills
Adapts positively in new and changing situations
Performs under stress with flexibility
Demonstrates problem-solving, creativity, persistence, self-starting
Presents ideas and opinions in a concise manner
Maintains discretion and confidentiality
Written expression is concise/organized
Uses sound judgment when choosing course of action or drawing conclusions, evaluates alternatives
Uses sick leave and vacation time appropriately, is reliable and dependable

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Licensed Occupational Therapist, optimizes physical ability skills among patients in facilities:
Assists in screenings and initial evaluations of all residents
Implements and executes treatment of all residents who could benefit from intervention as prescribed by a state approved referral source
Appropriately delivers treatment to achieve identified objectives
Appropriately documents progress against identified objectives using S.O.A.P. format
Communicates patient status and needs to supervising Occupational Therapist, and as appropriate to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals
Under direction of the Licensed Occupational Therapist, builds a strong rehabilitative care practice within each facility:
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with each facility staff
Actively assists in educating staff, other health care professionals and the general community about therapy services on a consistent basis
Attends facility patient care plan, administrative staff/department and family conference meetings as directed by the Licensed Occupational Therapist
Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community
Provides supervisory support to Rehab Tech as appropriate
Continues professional development:
Expands and enhances clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with supervisors/managers and continuing education activities
Maintains state licensure
Participates in professional and community organizations
Attends continuing education functions as approved
Assists in teaching personnel regarding new policies, procedures, and techniques
Actively participates in the orientation of new staff
Carries out Administrative Duties timely:
Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in a timely manner
Assists manager/supervisor in collection of statistics and updating or record keeping
Keeps manager/supervisor informed
Performs other activities as assigned