What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Aide - Rehabilitation Support position at Westover Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare...?
Westover Hills Healthcare and Rehab- is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a skilled professional who administers treatment plans according to the directives of the Occupational Therapist at the facility. The COTA assists the Occupational Therapist with patient documentation as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
POSTION DUJTIES/RESPONSIBITIES
A. COTAs demonstrate skill in the use and proper choice of occupational therapy techniques and treats patients effectively with good response.
* Maintains and enhances patient dignity and modesty during treatment.
*Shows appropriate therapist-patient rapport explaining the treatments nd discussing the reasons for occupational therapy with patient etc.
* Follows accepted precautions and contraindications for treatment.
* Utilizes appropriate therapeutic techniques.
B. COTAs provide accurate and timely patient records.
* Completes daily documentation procedures assuring that all appropriately accounted for from a clinical and billing perspective.
* Communicate and documents significant changes in patient progress as a result of the treatment and accepts modified treatment plan if needed.
* Documents equipment provided, home programs and handouts given to the patients.
* Documents all communication with physicians and POA concerning patients status.
C. COTAs communicate with others maintaining a professional attitude to assure quality care.
* If directed by the Physical Therapist contacts physicians as needed to clarify diagnosis or orders, change treatment, or discharge.
* Consults patient's POA, nurses, social worker and speech therapist, and physicians as appropriate and needed.
* Notifies facility personnel and family as to use of the equipment.
* Attends patient related meetings in accordance with facility policy.
D. COTAs demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines as related to applicable rehabilitation services.
E. COTAs perform all other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of the efficient, economic and quality operation of the department.
* Projects and maintains a professional appearance.
* Makes suggestions for department improvement and assists in development of these as appropriate.
* Demonstrates leadership qualities utilizing support personnel where appropriate to perform activities not requiring a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $25.00-35.00 per hour PAY DEPENDS ON EXPERIENCE
DAY SHIFT
* Main
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)
- COTA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $63,000