What are the responsibilities and job description for the COTA- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position at Hempstead Park Nursing Home?
COTA Duties Include :
- Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referral to Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Implements and modifies the patient’s occupational therapy plan of treatment with OTR supervision
- Monitors patient responses to treatments and modifies it during treatment sessions as necessary.
- Observe residents and write progress reports.
- The Occupational Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required.
COTA requirements include :
