What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA (PRN) position at Cottage Grove Post Acute?
General Purpose
To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.
Essential Duties
- Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed
Occupational Therapist.
- Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
- Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
- Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.
- Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification,
regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
- Supports and participates in department operations and development.
- Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
- Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
- Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
- Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
- Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
- Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
- Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients' response to treatment plan.
- Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
- Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
- Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
- Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
- Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.
Supervisory Requirements
This positons does not have supervisory requirements.
