Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Arrowhead Orthopaedics•Victorville, CA

20d

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides services necessary for the successful operation of Arrowhead Orthopaedics’ Rehabilitation Department under the supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation. The role 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. The COTA works primarily in the Physical Therapy Department at an Arrowhead Orthopaedics office and handles confidential patient files with privacy, discretion, and professionalism. The position requires computer skills and the ability to learn software used by Arrowhead Orthopaedics and contracted facilities. Hours, pay scale, and benefits are to be agreed upon; the listed salary is $33.00 or more per hour. The COTA examines and treats patients in accordance with physician referrals or orders and treatment plans established by occupational therapists. The role involves applying appropriate therapeutic techniques, monitoring and documenting patient progress, communicating with interdisciplinary personnel, and educating patients, families, and other medical or nursing staff. The employee reports directly to the Director of Rehabilitation and interacts with office and clinical staff, doctors, licensed physical therapists, interns, physical therapy aides, and patients.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience or proficiency with Outlook and an Electronic Medical Record system.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures for the treatment setting and occupational therapy practice.
Follow 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.
Participate in required educational programs, in-service meetings, and performance improvement activities.
Apply occupational therapy theories, principles, and evidence-based practice.
Collaborate with occupational therapists in developing individual treatment plans.
Demonstrate competency in functional ability testing and use appropriate therapeutic techniques for each patient.
Examine and treat patients according to physician referrals or orders and treatment plans established by occupational therapists.
Provide effective and efficient treatment consistent with productivity standards.
Propose appropriate modifications to intervention procedures to the occupational therapist.
Observe and document intervention effectiveness and patient progress.
Communicate patients’ functional levels and capabilities to interdisciplinary personnel.
Complete timely reporting, documentation, scheduling, and billing in accordance with 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 confidentiality and handle patient files with privacy, discretion, and professionalism.
Communicate work-related progress, reports, requests, concerns, problems, and expectations to the Director of Rehabilitation or designees.
Interact professionally and collegially with office and clinical staff, doctors, licensed physical therapists, interns, physical therapy aides, and patients; treat people with respect.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.