Cota Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current COTA license.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Active fingerprint card.
• Active CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Follow treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT.
• Work with patients, family members, and other care team members to plan for patient needs, including short- and long-term goals.
• Verify patient information and confirm the purpose of treatment.
• Monitor patients’ movements to ensure they perform them properly and avoid new or further injuries.
• Communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans to the supervisor and other health team members.
• Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assist the Occupational Therapist with patients’ development, recovery, and improvement of skills needed for daily functioning.
• Demonstrate dependability and regular attendance.
• Use good body mechanics at all times.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and across functions.
• Report occupational exposures involving blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals according to facility policies and procedures.
• Help create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, positive emphasis, and calm throughout the facility.