Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice•Lebanon, MO

11d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant's work in conjunction with the licensed occupational therapist to regularly evaluate and reassess patients' care plans, treatment objectives, and interventions. They provide updates on interventions and patient progress during designated meetings, and also contribute to the screening and evaluation procedures.

Requirements

COTA certification required.
Home care or rehab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, provide assigned occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with the established physician’s Plan of Care and in compliance with all applicable federal, state and agency regulations, policies and procedures.
Performs direct occupational therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the established Plan of Care and under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Participates in communication and case conference activities to promote maximum continuity and quality of patient care services.
Maintains compliance with the Business Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates ongoing compliance with agency standards, policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, state practice acts for licensed personnel, and payor requirements.
Provides legible, accurate, timely, and complete documentation of all care and services provided to patients as assigned and in accordance with the physician’s orders and established agency standards.
Communicates and collaborates with team members to review, revise, and update the patient’s plan of care and to set new goals as current problems resolve.
Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.