Occupational Therapy Assistant (per diem) | Cascade Park

Avamere•Vancouver, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists. This role involves implementing and executing established patient treatment plans, communicating with patients, families, physicians, and team members, and providing timely written documentation. The position also requires developing clinical and professional skills, supporting department operations, and reporting changes in patient status. Specific COTA responsibilities include preparing and submitting patient charges, meeting productivity standards, ensuring safety, achieving quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication, attending meetings and in-services, coordinating treatment goals, maintaining valid licensure, and staying aware of patient and community needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
Able to practice unencumbered as a COTA
In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.
Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
Exudes professionalism in presentation.
Ability to multitask.
Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
Supports and participates in department operations and development.
Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plan.
Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.