Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA - Inpatient

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) supports the Occupational Therapist in evaluating, planning, directing, and providing occupational therapy treatment to patients of all ages in an inpatient clinical environment. The role documents patient care and treatment outcomes accurately and promptly in the medical record, following department policies and regulatory requirements. The assistant works with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team to address patients’ physical, social, and psychological needs, support treatment and discharge planning, and provide education tailored to each patient’s needs.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Skills in healthcare policy and ethics compliance, interpersonal communication, physiotherapy, rehabilitation assessment and care, rehabilitation practices and programs, teamwork, and therapeutic treatment.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Occupational Therapist with evaluation, treatment planning, directing, and delivery of occupational therapy for patients of all ages.
Follow unit-specific standards of care, clinical guidelines, protocols, and department policies and procedures.
Assist with assessments addressing the physical, social, and psychological needs of patients and families; complete assessments for admissions and discharges.
Help formulate plans of care with patients, families, and other healthcare team members based on identified patient needs.
Administer treatments according to priority and department procedures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and revise plans of care in response to patient outcomes or lack of progress.
Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and patient and family education by initiating and participating in care conferences.
Provide patients and families with education and instructions specific to patient needs and treatment programs.
Document assessments, reassessments, treatments, responses, discharge summaries, and patient and family education accurately and promptly.
Arrange for patient equipment and therapy needs after discharge when applicable.
Make patient assignments collaboratively with other team members and adjust assignments when patient situations change.
Use patient and employee occurrence and incident reports.
Interpret and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.