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A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, Home Health.
Job Responsibility:
Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures
Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient
Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities
Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT
Consults with OT regarding change in treatment
Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises
Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned
Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned
Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled
Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy
Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the OT
Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes
Participates in educating the patient and family
Requirements:
Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTO)
Maintain certification by the AOTA
Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing
Two (2) years of experience, preferred
Ability to perform physical activity
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Supplemental benefits (Short/Long-Term Disability, AD&D, Additional Life Insurance)