TransPerfect Health Corp. is a division of TransPerfect focused on outcome based rehabilitation solutions: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy: www.transperfect.com/industries/healthcare/therapy

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing quality direct patient treatment in all levels of care. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant implements treatment plans developed by a registered Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is clinically supervised by a registered Occupation Therapist according to the compliance of all professional standards. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will report to Director of Rehabilitation for all aspects of corporate operations.

DESCRIPTION

• Perform services as stated within the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant scope
• Responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within Occupational Therapy Assistance scope of practice upon receiving Physician order and completion of evaluation
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Responsible for the objective screening of residents
• Complete all necessary medical documentation
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy(OT) to develop programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) / OT co-signature and supervision requirements
• Attend all required meetings including care planning, staff meetings and family meetings
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Resident Right Guidelines
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures
• Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand
• Push/Pull up to 300lbs, stand, sit, sustained squatting, repetitive stooping, trunk twisting, sustained kneeling, sustained & repetitive forward reaching, stair climbing, walking, grasping, fine motor, lifting
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Ability to clinically collaborate and be receptive to feedback & direction from OTR
• Knowledge of Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
• Knowledge of Medicaid case-mix

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Associate degree or its equivalent
• Certified in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• State Licensure

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior Senior Living Community and/or geriatric experience