What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Studebaker Healthcare Center?
POSITION DESCRIPTION : STAFF THERAPIST ASSITANT
BASIC FUNCTION
The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
- Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
- Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
- Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
- Treat patients according to treatment plan.
- Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
- Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
- Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative / home programs as directed by staff therapist.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
- Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
- Participate in facility performance improvement programs
- Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
- Perform other duties as required or directed
- Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
- Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
