Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital•Seneca, KS

18d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant performs treatments and provides exercise instructions and demonstrations for inpatients, outpatients, home health patients, nursing home residents, and school children. The role works cooperatively with hospital departments, medical staff, patients, families, caregivers, and the public. It has no direct reports.

Requirements

Graduate of an Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
Certified in the State of Kansas or eligible for licensure with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
American Heart CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a COTA or in the health field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide ordered treatments safely and promptly in accordance with Occupational Therapy standards of practice.
Maintain equipment in proper working order and adapt it to meet patient needs.
Communicate with physicians, department staff, patients, and family members about patient progress, problems, and plans.
Document treatments concisely in accordance with standards of practice.
Instruct patients, family members, and other caregivers in therapeutic procedures or exercises to continue after discharge.
Assist with referrals when additional services are required.
Request supplies and equipment as needed.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations, keeping current with developments in the field.
Use interpersonal skills to function in a team setting.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Work cooperatively with assigned coworkers and staff in other departments.
Accept and implement change.
Display self-respect and pride in the institution.
Maintain and promote a positive attitude.