COTA at Fort Stockton-$4000.000 Sign on Bonus

Focused Post Acute Care Partners-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Fort Stockton, TX
1,001-5,000 employees
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Work today, get paid today! Weve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule. Focused Post Acute Care Partners FPACP is a dynamic company with an expectation of excellence in the delivery of long-term care to every patient every day. At FPACP, we take pride in our culture and ROCKIN recognition program ROCKStar (Recognizing Outstanding Care and Kindness). This program is used across the organization for team members, residents, family members, volunteers, and business partners. The gamification component is a fun and competitive way team members level up monthly, getting one step closer to attending the annual FPACP Gala. Apply to find out more and become our next ROCKStar. We are looking for a COTA to join our team! Summary: Under general supervision of an Occupational Therapist and according to established treatment plans and specific procedures, provides treatment to occupational therapy patients in order to assist them in regaining physical abilities and function, increase functional skills and independence. Performs related clerical and service duties.

  • Assists the Occupational Therapist in the development and implementation of individual patient occupational therapy care plans; performs daily occupational therapy assignments to accomplish patient therapy plans and treatment goals.
  • Responsible for the daily care of assigned patients.
  • Guides patients through prescribed exercise programs, including passive, assistive, and resistive exercise routines which are designed to develop or enhance strength, muscle tone, and range of motion.
  • Applies heat, light, water, and electrically based treatments/modalities (i.e., ultrasound, infra-red lamp, muscle stimulation, traction, hot and cold packs, paraffin baths, whirlpool, diathermy, etc.) to stimulate muscle/nerve function and/or for pain management, as prescribed, with proven competency and available equipment.
  • Assists patients in ADL skills retraining.
  • Performs other therapeutic activities such as massage and body mechanics.
  • Observes patient condition during treatment and notes any significant change in patient condition.
  • Seeks assistance from Occupational Therapist when appropriate.
  • Records patient response to treatment and overall progress in patient charts.
  • Refers patients to Occupational Therapist for re-evaluation as necessary.
  • Prepares patient referrals as requested by Occupational Therapist.
  • Communicate on a regular basis with Occupational Therapist as to individual program design, implementation and progress status.
  • Participate in Occupational Therapy Assistants' meetings conducted by the Occupational Therapist.
  • Advises professional team members of patient progress and perceived effectiveness of treatments; may suggest revision of treatment plan to better meet patient needs and capabilities.
  • Act as a resource to staff concerning occupational therapy programs.
  • Provide training to staff on the utilization of adaptive equipment necessary in the treatment of individuals, as well as the implementation and rationale of treatment plans.
  • Cleans and maintains treatment areas by cleaning and changing mats, changing linen, cleaning and refilling equipment, etc.
  • Follows sterile procedures and guidelines and ensures that all equipment is working properly and reports needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Assists in scheduling patients, preparation of daily schedules, and maintenance of daily census of occupational therapy patients.
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Mission, Purpose and Philosophy.
  • Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
  • Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a company. Exhibits commitment to personal and companywide goals.
  • Participates in the ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology and the resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Treats employees, patients, and business partners with respect. Fosters teamwork by trusting and supporting each other while encouraging collaboration at all levels of the organization. together.
  • Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in-services and other meetings as requested.
  • Utilizes material, equipment and time in a safe, beneficial, and cost-effective manner.
  • Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Observe infection control and standard precautions.
  • Participate in staff meetings, as needed.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an Associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant from an accredited college.
  • Current license / registration by state of hire as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
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