Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN, Inpatient Rehab

Lifepoint Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University of Louisville. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. At University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro, we strive to Make Communities Healthier. We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.

Responsibilities

Functions under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient’s care.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for providing occupational therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by an Occupational Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.
Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.
Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient’s functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.
Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.
Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated.
The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.
Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.
Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient’s status, problem areas, progress, etc.
Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.