COTA - PRN

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • El Paso, TX

8d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The COTA provides direct rehabilitation care to patients after evaluation and development of a plan of care, following applicable regulatory and clinical practice requirements. The posting describes care delivered under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist. The role includes evaluating mobility, strength, and patient function; providing medically necessary treatment; monitoring progress and communicating with the supervising therapist; documenting care; and coordinating with patients, families, caregivers, and other members of the care team. The position also includes department support, equipment and supply upkeep, participation in meetings and training, and compliance with facility policies and resident rights.

The position works in the therapy gym, patient rooms, offices, and throughout the Center. It involves frequent movement and interruptions, interaction with patients and visitors, possible exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and schedule flexibility to meet departmental needs. Work beyond normal hours, weekends, temporary coverage in other positions, and emergency call-back may be required.

Requirements

• Current PTA license or certification.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with patients at their current maturity level.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing services.
• Ability to communicate information concerning a patient’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
• Ability to move continuously throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Adequate sight and hearing, or prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately for the job.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and effective work with patients, personnel, and support agencies.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and perform pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, stooping, bending, and walking.
• Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
• Excellent customer service, clinical skills, communication, and a positive attitude.
• Dependability and regular attendance.
• Ability to work effectively and productively.
• Knowledge of physical therapy policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to work beyond normal hours, on weekends, temporarily in other positions, and be subject to emergency call-back as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to professional and state standards.
• Provide skilled, medically necessary rehabilitation treatment under a Physical Therapist’s supervision and direction.
• Evaluate mobility, strength, and current function, and establish realistic goals scaled to patient abilities.
• Work with patients, families, and care team members to plan short- and long-term care needs.
• Administer treatment procedures such as manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive or assistive devices.
• Assess progress, communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist, and document treatment adjustments and outcomes in the clinical record.
• Counsel patients, families, caregivers, and service providers about physical disorders and communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans to the health team.
• Provide input for discharge summaries and participate in required patient care, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings.
• Complete daily documentation, including therapy notes, treatment times, and labor hours.
• Make safe, independent decisions when circumstances warrant and use good body mechanics.
• Assist with patient evacuation when necessary and participate in safe patient-handling training.
• Maintain effective working relationships within the Therapy team and across departments.
• Report occupational exposures in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Help create a warm, calm, and positive environment throughout the facility.
• Attend continuing education, required meetings and in-services, and complete assigned Relias training on time.
• Recommend equipment and supply needs to the DOR; inspect, clean, and maintain equipment; check supplies; and ensure equipment is used safely and supplies efficiently.
• Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of patients’ therapy needs and support coordinated care planning.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information and follow the Center’s resident-rights policy.
• Use appropriate protective clothing and devices when handling infectious waste or blood and body fluids.
• Maintain flexibility to cover departmental needs.
• Communicate and coordinate with medical staff, nursing services, and other department supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed