PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant

Summit Care•Tiffin, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist and in accordance with state practice guidelines. The role supports patient assessment and treatment, delivers home programs and patient and family instruction, participates in family and team conferences, and conducts equipment inventory, maintenance, and ordering. The COTA documents services in accordance with departmental and facility standards, represents a commitment to quality care in interactions with patients, caregivers, and facility staff, and adheres to state Occupational Therapy regulations. The position includes maintaining patient and therapy records, supplies, equipment, schedules, and documentation required for quality records and reimbursement. It also involves participating in facility and patient meetings, staff and family training, program development focused on functional outcomes, and continuous quality improvement. The employee is expected to follow administrative, safety, infection-control, and emergency procedures and comply with company policies and facility requirements.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license to practice in the appropriate state or states.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective leadership and customer relations skills.
Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
Ability to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, reach, lift equipment, and consistently lift and reposition patients during the workday.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including walking, standing, sitting, stooping, talking, and hearing.
Compliance with relevant regulations, standards, facility safety requirements, and company policies.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic treatment in accordance with the established plan of care.
Document treatment, skilled intervention, observations, and patient status and response to treatment.
Participate in maintaining therapy records.
Ensure the availability of supplies and equipment; conduct equipment inventory, maintenance, and orders.
Maintain appropriate patient schedules according to established guidelines.
Provide documentation that supports medical-record quality, reimbursement guidelines, billing accuracy, and facility requirements.
Participate in patient, family, and facility meetings as appropriate.
Follow administrative policies and procedures, including emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety requirements.
Coordinate or participate in training programs for facility staff, residents, families, and rehabilitation staff.
Initiate new program development focused on functional outcomes and improving residents’ quality of life.
Participate in continuous quality improvement.
Lift and reposition patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
Report accidents, injuries, unsafe equipment, and unsafe conditions to a supervisor, and immediately report and correct unsafe conditions when possible.
Attend required safety, in-service, and educational programs and follow attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Observe universal precautions to prevent contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.