Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)/Travel

Arrowhead Orthopaedics•Hemet, CA

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides services necessary for the successful operation of the Rehabilitation Department at Arrowhead Orthopaedics under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation. The position requires certification in accordance with California requirements and availability to provide efficient service according to established schedules, with no more than five workdays per week. Work is primarily performed in the Physical Therapy Department at an Arrowhead Orthopaedics office, with regular travel between the Hemet and Beaumont locations. The role involves daily access to confidential patient-care files and requires discretion and professionalism. The employee must be able to use computers and learn programs used by Arrowhead Orthopaedics and contracted facilities. Hours, pay scale, and benefits are to be agreed upon.

Requirements

California Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) license.
CPR certification.
Computer skills and ability to use software programs, preferably Outlook and an Electronic Medical Record system.
Proper phone etiquette and professional communication skills.
Submit to and obtain a negative result on a pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to pass a background check.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable federal requirements.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Use good body mechanics and safety precautions, especially during patient care.

Responsibilities

Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the treatment setting and occupational therapy practice.
Comply with the Rehabilitation Department dress code, arrive promptly, manage time effectively, and adapt to new tasks, procedures, and people.
Demonstrate knowledge of Universal Precaution infection-control standards and participate in required educational programs and in-service meetings.
Use occupational therapy theories, principles, and evidence-based practice in clinical work.
Participate in performance-improvement activities and collaborate with occupational therapists in developing individual treatment plans.
Demonstrate competency in functional ability tests and apply therapeutic techniques suited to each patient.
Examine and treat patients according to physician referrals or orders and treatment plans established by occupational therapists.
Treat effectively and efficiently in accordance with productivity standards; propose intervention modifications to the occupational therapist when appropriate.
Observe and record intervention effectiveness, document patient progress, and communicate functional level and capability to interdisciplinary personnel.
Complete reporting, documentation, scheduling, and billing in a timely manner and according to required standards.
Educate and train patients, families, and other medical or nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques, including home exercise programs, transfers, and activities of daily living.
Maintain privacy and discretion when handling confidential patient information.
Communicate progress, reports, requests, concerns, problems, and expectations to the Director of Rehabilitation or the Director’s assignees.
Interact professionally and collegially with office and clinical staff, doctors, licensed physical therapists, interns, physical therapy aides, and patients; treat everyone respectfully.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Travel regularly between the Hemet and Beaumont locations.