OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT- CASUAL

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) implements the treatment plan established by the Occupational Therapist (OTR) with age specific considerations. The COTA performs Activities of Daily Living assessments with guidance from the responsible OTR. The COTA has a responsibility to participate actively in work process and program development to enhance the work environment.

Requirements

Completion of a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program accredited by the AOTA.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of Rehabilitation Services.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
Currently licensed in Pennsylvania as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, or eligible.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare setting.
Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office programs.
Experience in specialty areas (i.e. pediatrics, geriatrics, and Occupational Medicine, where applicable within the system).

Responsibilities

Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective, age specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes.
Established the plan of care reviewed by the Occupational Therapist
Completes ADL assessments with guidance from the OTR within appropriate time frames.
Sets ADL goals with measurable outcomes and appropriate time frames.
Initiates discussions with physicians and other medical team members when appropriate to modify therapeutic program.
Discusses any changes in the treatment plan and/or patient response to treatment with Occupational Therapist in a prompt and professional manner.
Demonstrates appropriate use of various treatment modalities in patient care.
Adheres to ethical and legal practice standards.
Maintains records in accordance with department and system policies that are accurate, concise, timely, and legible.
Educates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs.
Captures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintaining established standards of care.
Collaborates with patients, their facilities, and other health care members to provide excellence in patient care.
Participate actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs.
Implement a self-directed plan for professional development.
Upholds fiscal and operational responsibility.
Participates in supervision of students as appropriate.
Participates actively in professional activities
Other duties as assigned.