What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health PRN position at Careers?
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:
- Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.
- Hands-on BLS Card.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
- Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents’ safety.
- Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.
- Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
- Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
- Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
- Shows courtesy, compassion, and respect for all customers.
- Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards
PRN: Monday-Friday available
