Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Description

Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

PRN, hours vary.  Position will be assigned to Home Health but may include floating to other areas within the facility.

Job Summary: Works under the direct supervision of occupational therapists to provide physical rehabilitation to injured or diseased patients. Administers treatment plans for patients created by occupational therapists. Assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.

Demonstrates   Competency in the Following Areas:

Basic knowledge of physical medicine,   occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.

Basic knowledge of physical therapy   machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Demonstrates knowledge of   occupational therapy modalities.

Responsible for providing treatment   as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Adheres to standards of occupational medicine practice.

Ability to observe and evaluate   treatment effect, discusses observations with Occupational Therapist.

Able to assess patient pain   interfering with optimal level of function or participation in   rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Assists the Occupational Therapist   with the formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs   and assesses effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as   appropriate.

Monitors   patient activities to ensure they are performed properly, while also   providing encouragement

Treats patients and their families   with respect and dignity. Identifies   and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of   patients and their families.

Performs all aspects of patient care   in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of   medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of   safety and quality.

Manages and operates equipment safely   and correctly. Maintains department   cleanliness and safety.

Interacts professionally with   patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of   care.

Communicates appropriately and   clearly to physicians, hospital staff and members of the department.

Coordinates and assists with   directing patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and hospital policy   is followed.

Demonstrates an ability to be   flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Maintains a good working relationship   both within the department and with other departments.

Consults other departments as   appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement   activities.

Documentation meets current standards   and policies.

Assists in ordering supplies,   maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily   available.

Participates in all infection   prevention and control, departmental equipment training and organizational   safety and fire safety programs.

Professional    Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is   neat and clean.

Completes annual education requirements.

Maintains regulatory requirements.

Maintains patient confidentiality at   all times.

Reports to work on time and as   scheduled, completes work within designated time.

Wears identification while on duty,   uses computerized punch time system correctly.

Completes inservices and returns in a   timely fashion.

Attends annual review and department   inservices, as scheduled.

Attends 12 staff meetings annually,   or reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a   positive and professional manner.

Actively participates in performance   improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Complies with all organizational   policies regarding ethical business practices.

Communicates the mission, ethics and   goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Requirements

Regulatory Requirements:

· AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

· Holds current certificate/licensure as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

· Current BLS certification.

Language Skills:

· Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Additional languages preferred.

· Strong written and verbal skills.

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

· Ability to lift/transfer patients and equipment. Frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, couching, walking, and standing. Ability to communicate.

· This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.