Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Assure the quality of patient care and treatment programs by providing hands on assessment, treatment, and direction to subordinate staff on matters of treatment
• Assist patient preparing for therapy and return trip
• Assist with dressing and undressing
• removing and putting on braces or supportive equipment, prostheses, crutches, etc.
• Implement patient plan of care and goals using appropriate COTA skills
• Actively listen to patient and family concerns when modifying treatment plans
• Be able to provide patient care during scheduled hours as assigned by a supervisor
• Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities
• Assure the quality of overall perceived patient care
• Document progress, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner
• Clean and prepare equipment for therapy session
• Assist patients keep track of counting exercises
• Straighten and clean rooms
• Perform administrative duties
• Measure and track range of motion
• Record data progress during therapy session
• Confer with other staff members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment plans
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality at all times
• Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours
• Additional job duties as assigned
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Follow CNRS policies and procedures, including safety processes.

Must be licensed as a Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of Iowa.