Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN

Lifepoint Health•Green Bay, WI

11d

About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and, as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for the care of assigned patients. The COTA provides occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures according to a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist, with the goals of restoring function and preventing disability following illness or injury. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and standards for quality patient care. Under the guidance of the supervising OTR/L, the COTA gathers pertinent information and implements treatment programs using varied techniques and activities; reviews and modifies treatment as patient needs change; identifies equipment and discharge needs; and observes relevant precautions based on each patient's injury or diagnosis. The role treats patients with diverse diagnoses and completes supporting documentation in accordance with hospital policy and the State Practice Act. The COTA monitors treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals, recommending changes to the supervising OTR/L as needed, and communicates with support personnel about treatment orders as directed. The COTA may lead group sessions for stroke, spinal cord injury, and brain injury patients, and instruct caregivers or family members on home exercise programs and equipment needs related to patients' functional and self-care status. This is a PRN position at Hospital Sisters Health System Rehabilitation Hospital, a newly opened 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility.

Requirements

Current state licensure or certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Current BLS/CPR card.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the care of patients.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures according to a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist.
Gather pertinent information and implement comprehensive treatment programs using varied techniques and activities under the supervising OTR/L's guidance.
Review and modify treatment in response to changing patient needs.
Identify equipment and discharge needs.
Observe patient injury or diagnosis and take necessary precautions.
Treat patients with diverse diagnoses and complete supporting documentation according to hospital policy and the State Practice Act.
Observe treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals, and recommend changes to the supervising OTR/L when needed.
Communicate and collaborate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
Conduct group sessions for stroke, spinal cord injury, and brain injury patients as appropriate.
When necessary, instruct caregivers or family members in home exercise programs and discuss equipment needed for the home.