Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), University Inpatient Hospital, Full-time

Brooks Rehabilitation•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers occupational therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. This position would be treating Orthopedic, Amputee, Trauma and Brain Injury population. Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week with 8 hour days, 1 Weekend day per month

Requirements

Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.
Hands-on BLS Card.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents’ safety.
Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.
Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
Shows courtesy, compassion, and respect for all customers.
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards

Responsibilities

Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment Evaluates patient's occupational performance at discharge according to department policy and procedures.
Collaborates with the supervising Occupational Therapist on a treatment program based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences.
Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan.
Performs patient treatment through the use of appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
Re-evaluates patient's physical, cognitive and psychosocial status, in addition to environmental factors, to modify/terminate the treatment program as appropriate.
Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary.
Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
Attends staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.
Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.
Documents evaluations, progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, letters of medical necessity, discharge recommendations, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with department policy and procedures.
Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.
Perform other duties as may be required from management.