PRN COTA

Muenster Hospital District•Muenster, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA / OTA) shall be responsible for providing services including treatment and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment, consistent with established professional practices and ethical standards according to their supervising therapist’s plan of care.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved therapy assistant’s certification program (Associate level unless otherwise determined).
Can effectively communicate and provide direction to older adults, and persons with disabilities.
Must have a current certificate/license in the state of Texas.
CPR certification is required.
Relevant work or clinical experience in a duly accredited hospital, outpatient, or home health setting.
Working knowledge and competent capabilities in computer technology.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services based on a written plan of care and under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
Collect data for an assessment upon delegation by an occupational therapist.
Work with an occupational therapist in revising a plan of care and/or short-term goals and properly document said changes at the time of change.
Interact with a patient/client regarding his/her condition, progress, and /or achievement of goals during each treatment session.
Teach other healthcare providers, patients, and families to perform selected procedures and functional activities.
Train non-licensed personnel or family members to carry out specific tasks that support the occupational therapy plan of care.
Properly document the course of patient care in line with established standards.
Complete all billing information daily or by set guidelines.
Complete continuing education/professional development activities applicable to maintaining licenses and certifications.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
Follow all policies and practices of professional organizations, MMH, and the therapy department.
Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.