Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - BroMenn

Carle Health•Normal, IL

1d•Onsite

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 and as a clinical resource for staff and students. This role involves implementing intervention plans that are patient-centered and occupation-based, adapting activities to meet patient limitations, and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers. The COTA is responsible for clear, objective, and accurate documentation and participating in quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Associate's Degree: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

Follows the therapist's plan of care.
Adjusts treatment based on patient response and available evidence after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication.
Implements intervention plans that are patient-centered, occupation-based, and modified according to patient response.
Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment activities, considering the functional and emotional needs of the patient and family within the allotted time.
Adapts activities to meet physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral limitations.
Changes treatment approach with consideration to the environment and outcomes being addressed.
Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational therapy process.
Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Produces clear, objective, and accurate documentation that uses professional language, provides support for decisions made, and provides necessary information to payers.
Participates in activities addressing quality of service delivery.
Clearly and effectively communicates verbally and nonverbally with patients, families, significant others, colleagues, service providers, and the public.
Communicates with other team members as needed regarding patient progress.
Serves as a resource for conflict resolution.
Provides occupational therapy treatment interventions based on plan of care established by evaluating OT.
Completes range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand.
Provides training to patients on ADLs including dressing, cooking skills.
Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations.