COTA - Outpatient Clinic, PRN

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a PRN (As Needed) position in an Outpatient Clinic. The primary role of the Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is to assist in the treatment of patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and to be an active participant in the treatment team. The position supports the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality expectations and requires completion of required training. The COTA will provide treatment to patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist, instruct families and staff in maintenance programs, and communicate patient progress, problems, and plans to supervisors and other interdisciplinary team members. They will also communicate with patients and responsible parties regarding the treatment program, teach patients and families about the plan of care, and participate in patient-care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings. Documentation of treatment and charges must be maintained in compliance with policies and regulations. The role also involves assisting with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area and department, ensuring proper equipment operation, and providing community-based services such as health and wellness activities as required. Participation in facility in-service training programs and adherence to all safety regulations are also key responsibilities. The associate must handle stress well, get along with others, and maintain acceptable standards of workplace conduct. While the listed responsibilities are primary, other duties may be assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Requirements

Current licensure as Occupational Therapist Assistant is required.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in Missouri and/or nationally certified is required.
Current valid driver’s license is required with proof of insurance.
Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
Good problem solving skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Occupational Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides treatment to patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
Communicates with the patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program.
Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care.
Participates in patient-care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings.
Maintains treatment documentation and charges for each patient in compliance with policies and regulations.
Assists with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department.
Ensures proper operation of equipment by complying with company procedures and following manufacturer’s instructions.
Provides community-based services such as health and wellness activities as required.
Participates in facility in-service training programs.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.