Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

ST BARNABAS HEALTH SYSTEM•Gibsonia, PA

11d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) assists in the evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated. This role involves performing routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises, teaching exercise programs to clients and families, and writing daily progress notes. The COTA also confirms weekly visit schedules with the Supervisor/DON, consults with the Therapist regarding home visit outcomes, and reports physical findings in written form. Additionally, the COTA assists clients in using self-help devices, participates in therapy and other in-service programs, and attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences. The role may involve assuming other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervising Occupational Therapist and requires effective communication with all care providers. The COTA must also notify the agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings.

Requirements

Graduate of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Registration/certificate in the state.
1-2 years' experience as a COTA.
Lives within close driving distance of the Gibsonia/Valencia areas.

Responsibilities

Assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated.
Performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises.
Assists in teaching exercise programs to client and family.
Writes daily progress notes on clients and submits.
Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/DON.
Consults with the Therapist regarding outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written form.
Assists client in use of self-help devices.
Participates in therapy and other in-service programs.
Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences.
Assumes duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Communicates effectively with all those performing care.
Notifies agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency.