What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Part Time position at Recover-Care Healthcare?
OTA SUMMARY
A occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.
OTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
- Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
- Monitors an individual's activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.
- Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist
- May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
- Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident's care plan.
- Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and / or federal regulations.
OTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
OTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS
OTA BENEFITS
