Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Cleveland, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within a specified geographical territory. The OTA educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The OTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The Company adopts the occupational therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state of employment. This is a territory position covering Northfield, Parma, Broadview Heights, Rocky River, Brook Park, Cleveland/Strongsville, Medina, Westlake and surrounding areas.

Requirements

Occupational Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.
Minimum of one year of experience as an OTA in an acute setting is required.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
Must be able to meet all physical position requirements.
Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test.
Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the essential functions.
Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled occupational therapy services in a patient’s home according to the Occupational Therapist plan of care
Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress
Assesses functional problems and provides intervention and, in conjunction with the occupational therapist works toward goals to improve patient functional status
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
Performs occupational therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed
Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning
Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers
Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care
Educates staff in carrying out specific occupational therapy modalities when appropriate
Educates patient and family on the appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities and safety measures
Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency
Listens to patient and family members
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Maintains active OTA license in Ohio
Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
Completes chart audits at agency site as requested
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
Participates in orientation/training of new employees
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.
Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.