COTA Full Time
About The Position
The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA/COTA) is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and compliance with all professional standards. A review of performance will be conducted on a yearly basis. OTAs will be indirectly supervised by an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR), will carry out treatment plans as established by the OTR, and will have documentation signed by the OTR. The OTA is responsible for developing programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning. They will assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain and maintain state, federal, and other appropriate certifications. The OTA will employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Residents Rights Guidelines. They are responsible for the appropriate scheduling of residents on caseload in addition to all required in-services and meetings. The OTA is responsible to maintain or exceed productivity levels and will inform the Director of Rehabilitation (DOR)/Assistant Director of Rehabilitation (ADOR) if productivity consistently falls below or exceeds the level to indicate the need for additional staffing or for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of OT services. The OTA must present themselves in a professional manner at all times, including professional conduct, professional communication, and appropriate dress while in the facility. They will carry out other duties as assigned by the DOR/ADOR or supervisor. The OTA will work with safety in mind at all times, assuring that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing duties. They will report all hazardous conditions or equipment to their supervisor, follow established fire safety policies and procedures, and assure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clear, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner. The OTA will keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc. They will participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as directed and is aware of the Resident Abuse Law and his/her responsibilities related to such. The OTA will assist with resident/patient assignment as deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing (DON).
Requirements
- Completion of a 2-year Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program.
- Maintain State Licensure.
- Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to accept direction and corrective comments.
- Ability to deal tactfully and work harmoniously with personnel, residents, family members, and visitors.
- Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Ability to function independently.
- Ability to be flexible.
- Demonstrate personal integrity.
Responsibilities
- Provides treatment for residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and transfer/gait deficits, after receiving a written order from the physician.
- Completes all necessary documentation, including Daily Treatment Encounter Notes (TENS), discharge recommendations, and all other required forms (all documentation will be co-signed by the OTR).
- Attends all required facility meetings as directed by DOR, ADOR, or supervisor, including Medicare Meeting, Care Plan Meeting, Patient/Family Team Meetings, patient staffing meetings, and in-services.
- Develops programs appropriate to the needs of the residents to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning.
- Assists the facility in meeting standards for state, federal, and other appropriate certifications.
- Employs and follows all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and respects and follows OBRA Residents Rights Guidelines.
- Schedules residents on caseload appropriately, along with all required in-services and meetings.
- Maintains or exceeds productivity levels and informs the DOR/ADOR if productivity consistently falls below or exceeds the level.
- Presents in a professional manner at all times, including professional conduct, communication, and appropriate dress.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the DOR/ADOR or supervisor.
- Works with safety in mind at all times, assuring infection control and universal precautions are maintained.
- Reports all hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor.
- Follows established fire safety policies and procedures.
- Assures assigned work areas are maintained in a clear, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.
- Keeps work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects.
- Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects as directed.
- Is aware of the Resident Abuse Law and his/her responsibilities related to it.
- Assists with resident/patient assignment as deemed necessary by the DON.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
