What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA - Hospital (PRN) position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Therapy
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
- Department: Occupational Therapy
- Shift: PRN As Needed - Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM - Occasional Weekends
- Job ID: 161173
UnityPoint Health Information
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Overview
Responsible for taking a leadership role in program development and daily coordination of patient care services for his/her service area. The Level I occupational therapy assistant is responsible for administering patient therapeutic interventions under the direction and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. The Level I occupational therapy assistant practices within the scope of the profession of Occupational Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Administers patient/client interventions as directed and supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist in accordance with State of Iowa law.
- Provides patient and family education and training
- Completes required patient care documentation and communication.
- Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated patient care
- Meets department productivity standards
- Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
Program and professional development
- Provides clinical supervision of students
- Facilitates orderly department functioning
- Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings
- Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees
- Participates in performance improvement activities
- Contributes to program development
- Participates in hospital and department provided in-services and community education
- Participates in development and education of colleagues
- Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Occupational Therapy in the hospital and community
- Assumes responsibility forown professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, CARF, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
| Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
| Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Experience:
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| Experience working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant is preferred
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License(s)/Certification(s):
| · Current licensure in good standing to practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in Iowa. · Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire. · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| · Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. · Multicultural sensitivity. · Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. · Customer/patient focused. · Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. |
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Other:
| · Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. · Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle. |
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