Cota

PACS Group•San Diego, CA

12d

About The Position

The Cota treats patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician treatment plans. The position documents evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, and treatment changes in accordance with applicable Occupational Therapy Board requirements, state practice acts, facility policies, and governmental and third-party payer requirements. The role communicates patient progress, problems, and plans to supervisors and other members of the health team; assists nursing staff with training Restorative Aides; and participates in staff in-service training and discharge planning. The Cota also provides maintenance-program instruction and caregiver training to patients’ families or nursing staff in preparation for discharge. Additional duties include cleaning and maintaining the treatment area and reporting equipment problems. This is not a supervisory position.

Requirements

Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state and maintain a license in good standing.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practice requirements.
Proficient computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients or residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Responsibilities

Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and per the physician treatment plan.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, and recertification documentation in accordance with applicable board, state practice act, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Communicate patient progress, problems, and plans to the supervisor and other health team members.
Participate in in-service training programs for facility staff.
Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining the treatment area.
Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.