Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

PACE Southeast Michigan•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The broad function of this role is to assist the Occupational Therapist in the clinical implementation of treatment programs by carrying out and modifying treatment plans as outlined in the Occupational Therapy evaluation. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will also assist the PACE Southeast Michigan rehabilitation department with exercise/ADL/IADL and participant care related functions as needed. This position involves participation in patient care conferences and program development, completing appropriate documentation, and adhering to policies, procedures, and current standards of clinical practice, including HIPAA confidentiality regulations. Employees at PACE Southeast Michigan are described as compassionate, curious, accountable, courageous, and authentic, making choices according to what is best for participants and striving to make a difference, contributing to the organization being recognized as a Top Workplace.

Requirements

Current Michigan COTA license in good standing.
Graduate of AOTA approved school with an associate degree in Occupational Therapy.
Minimum of one year experience in geriatrics.
Effective written communication skills.
Effective customer relation skills.
Effective analytical skills.
Effective verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy treatments consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the AOTA for Occupation Therapy Assistant both in the day health center and in the community.
Legibly document daily and weekly treatments provided in the patient medical record.
Coordinate with other disciplines for effective total patient care.
Assure delivery of quality care.
Delegate work assignments, responsibilities and patients to support staff as needed.
Represent the Occupational Therapy Department to family, visitors and personnel and attend care conferences as requested.
Effectively communicate with department staff, company personnel, patients, caregivers and department head.
Assist in maintaining, organizing and coordinating appropriate inventory levels of departmental supplies and equipment.
Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly clinical area.
Actively participate in Quality Assurance initiatives as appropriate.
May need to rotate to other facilities or perform other duties as assigned.