Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Hoopeston
About The Position
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) treats patients of all ages and serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services. The COTA acts as a clinical resource for staff and students, implementing intervention plans that are patient-centered and occupation-based. They adapt activities to meet patient limitations and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers. The role involves clear, objective, and accurate documentation to support decisions and provide necessary information to payers. The COTA also participates in quality improvement activities and communicates effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other service providers.
Requirements
- College Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
- 1+ years of work experience
- Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
Responsibilities
- Follows the therapist's plan of care and adjusts treatment based on patient response after communicating with the evaluating therapist.
- Implements patient-centered, occupation-based intervention plans, adapting activities to meet physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral limitations.
- Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational therapy process.
- Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers.
- Actively collaborates with the occupational therapist and seeks direction.
- Produces clear, objective, and accurate documentation.
- Participates in activities addressing quality of service delivery.
- Clearly and effectively communicates verbally and nonverbally with patients, families, colleagues, and the public.
- Completes range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand.
- Provides training to patients on ADLs including dressing and cooking skills.
- Completes therapeutic ultrasound treatment.
- Completes fluidotherapy treatment.
- Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
- Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations.
- Completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
