Occupational Therapist Assistant ( COTA ), Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility

Aging Well Health Care•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Services are provided in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, Outpatient. AW Health Care is seeking a consistent full-time or part-time COTA to serve facilities in St. Louis County.

Requirements

Meet the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Maintain AOTA certification.
Hold current certification in the state or states where practicing.
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended periods while standing and participating in physical activity.
Ability to lift moderately.
Ability to perform extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities.
Help return individuals to their optimum and productive level within their capabilities.
Participate with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Perform skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the OT-established plan of care.
Consult with the OT regarding changes in treatment.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
Participate in in-service education and present in-service programs as assigned.
Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned.
Attend scheduled patient care conferences.
Prepare medical records and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner, in accordance with Agency policy.
Perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the OT.
Assist in preparing clinical and progress notes.
Participate in educating patients and families.