COTA

PACS

56d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Able to understand and interpret complex written or verbal instructions.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with patients and their families, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• The ability to precisely follow a treatment plan an OT has developed is imperative.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and equipment used in occupational therapy body mechanics

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as COTA preferred.

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 association.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree