What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health Part Time position at Brooks Rehabilitation?
Brooks Rehab is looking for a Part Time COTA in the Daytona Beach area. Administers occupational therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
Job Responsibilities :
- Assessment and Plan of Care / Treatment
- Evaluates patient's occupational performance at discharge according to department policy and procedures.
- Collaborates with the supervising Occupational Therapist on a treatment program based on patient / family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences. Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan.
- Performs patient treatment through the use of appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
- Re-evaluates patient's physical, cognitive and psychosocial status, in addition to environmental factors, to modify / terminate the treatment program as appropriate.
- Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary.
- Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
- Attends staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.
- Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.
- Documents evaluations, progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, letters of medical necessity, discharge recommendations, family / patient education, and all other forms in accordance with department policy and procedures.
- Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.
- Perform other duties as may be required from management.
Job Qualifications :
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following :