Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Arrowhead Orthopaedics•Victorville, CA

20d

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides the responsibilities necessary for the successful operation of Arrowhead Orthopaedics’ Rehabilitation Department under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation. The role is based primarily in the Physical Therapy Department within an Arrowhead Orthopaedics office and involves daily access to confidential patient-care files, which must be handled with privacy, discretion, and professionalism. The employee must hold California certification and be available to provide efficient service according to established schedules, with no more than five workdays per week. Hours, pay scale, and benefits are to be agreed upon. The position applies occupational therapy principles and evidence-based practice to patient care, working with occupational therapists and other care-team members. The assistant examines and treats patients according to physician referrals or orders and treatment plans established by occupational therapists, observes and documents progress, and helps educate patients, families, and care personnel. The role also involves accurate documentation, scheduling, billing, and compliance with applicable policies, regulations, infection-control standards, and departmental procedures.

Requirements

California Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license.
CPR certification.
Computer skills, including ability to operate software programs; Outlook and an Electronic Medical Record system are preferred.
Proper phone etiquette and professional communication skills.
Submit to and obtain a negative result on a pre-employment drug screening.
Pass a background check.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable federal requirements.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Observe and demonstrate good body mechanics and safety precautions, particularly during patient care.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with Outlook and an Electronic Medical Record system.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as applicable legislation, regulations, and occupational therapy practice standards.
Comply with the Rehabilitation Department dress code, arrive promptly, manage time effectively, and adapt to new tasks, procedures, and people.
Demonstrate knowledge of Universal Precaution infection-control standards.
Participate in required educational programs, in-service meetings, and performance-improvement activities.
Use occupational therapy theories, principles, and evidence-based practice in patient care.
Participate with occupational therapists in developing individual treatment plans.
Demonstrate competency in functional ability testing and use appropriate therapeutic techniques for each patient.
Examine and treat patients in accordance with physician referrals or orders and treatment plans established by occupational therapists.
Provide effective and efficient treatment consistent with productivity standards.
Propose appropriate modifications to specific intervention procedures to the occupational therapist.
Observe and document the effectiveness of interventions and patient progress, and communicate patients’ functional levels to interdisciplinary personnel.
Complete reporting, documentation, scheduling, and billing in a timely manner and according to required standards.
Educate and train patients, families, and other medical or nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques, including home exercise programs, transfers, and activities of daily living.
Report progress, requests, concerns, problems, and expectations to the Director of Rehabilitation or designated assignees.
Interact professionally and collegially with office and clinical staff, doctors, licensed physical therapists, interns, physical therapy aides, and patients; demonstrate respect and contribute to a safe and pleasant work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.