CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)-Part time

Morningside Ministries•San Antonio, TX

42d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a positive, compassionate, customer service-focused Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing team at Morningside at the Meadows Medical Resort (short stay) and LTC homes. This part-time position offers a great place to work and the opportunity to make a difference in our patients' lives.

Requirements

Requires a graduate from an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current Texas State License as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Current BLS.
Therapy Assistant must demonstrate and exercise the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality care appropriate to the age of the residents served.
COTA shall be professional, ethical, efficient, dependable, and demonstrate proficient computer skills.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance to travel between facilities when required.

Nice To Haves

Current Driver’s

Responsibilities

Administer occupational therapy under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Complete screening as applicable per State Practice Act according to your scope of practice.
Obtain informed consent from the resident and/or POA as applicable.
Perform occupational therapy treatment following the resident’s established plan of care which includes short and long-term goals, resident goals, and discharge planning.
Complete accurate and appropriate daily billing in Optima HCS or applicable system for residents on caseload.
Document resident progress in daily treatment encounter notes, weekly progress reports, recertification documentation, and discharge summaries in Optima HCS or applicable system for each resident in which you provide therapy services.
Provide ongoing treatment to residents using the most current techniques following appropriate physician orders, AOTA guidelines, and the state practice act’s code of conduct/standards.
Follow established procedures for use of physical agent modalities.
Participate in discharge planning of residents on caseload and provide rehab discharge programs as applicable.
Participate in facility care plan meetings, weekly rehab team meeting, company webinars, and interdisciplinary team trainings/conferences.
Adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Adhere to the weekly productivity standard of a minimum of 88%.
Adhere to other delegated tasks on the Evaluating Therapist Task List.