WF COTA

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management•Wichita, KS

5d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupation therapy to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicate laws and regulations. Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

Follow the treatment plan for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment
Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries
Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
Chart appropriately and timely
Assist the Occupational Therapist in patient development, recovery, and improving skills needed for daily functionalities
Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross functionally
Report occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain any applicable licenses
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Complete assigned Relias training timely
Recommend to the DOR equipment and supply needs for the department
Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly
Clean equipment
Check supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on hand
Ensure that all therapy equipment is operating in a safe manner
Ensure that therapy supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
Ensure that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary clean-up
May assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy needs of each patient
Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
Maintain the confidentiality of all patient care information
Know and practice the Center’s policy on patient/residents rights
Be sure that appropriate protective clothing/devices are on hand and used for handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids
Flexibility with schedule to cover the needs of the department