Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

OhioHealth•Mansfield, OH

23h

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for assisting staff Occupational Therapists in accordance with the Ohio Occupational Therapy Board laws and rules. Following the set POC, the occupational therapist assistant provides patient treatment, patient/family instruction, discharge planning and may assist in the occupational therapy evaluation as appropriate. The OTA documents in the medical record and communicates with the multidisciplinary team. The OTA collaborates with the supervising occupational therapist including, but not limited to, the need for OT reassessment. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
OTA - Occupational Therapist Assistant - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.
Field of study in Occupational Therapy.
Current O. T. licensure in the State of Ohio.
BLS Certification
Understanding of commonly treated disease processes.

Nice To Haves

New graduate with very good references.

Responsibilities

Treats patients (Evaluates as directed by OT)
After physician referral, administers portions of the assessments that are assigned by the supervising OT in which OTA has demonstrated to be competent.
After evaluation, the OTA treats patients based on plan of care and provides appropriate treatment techniques.
Requests updates/revisions to POC as needed.
Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.
Instructs patient and caregiver family.
Recommends DME required for discharge.
Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers and other team members.
Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness.
Documents evaluation portions, as appropriate, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.
Supervises patient assignments and duties of rehab technicians.
Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.
Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed.
Takes active role in orienting new staff members.
Serves as clinical instructor for affiliating OTA students
Serves as an advocate for the discipline on the multidisciplinary team.
Represents department at the problem-solving and committee meetings.