Therapist / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in San Andreas, California / Skilled Nursing Facility

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Brighton Rehabilitation is responsible for providing quality Occupational Therapy services to patients and contract facilities. This includes treatment, provision of education, appropriate documentation, and patient/family communication to assist patients in achieving optimal functional levels and quality of life in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation setting. This position reports directly to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Job Description

• Provide quality patient care and participate in screening individuals in compliance with policy and procedure.
• Ensure the plan of treatment is developed and initiated by the attending Occupational Therapist.
• Obtain and communicate the appropriate data necessary for the attending Occupational Therapist to engage in treatment planning and the development of appropriate goals.
• Maintain documentation according to Brighton's policy and procedure for content and timeliness.
• Respond pro-actively to the needs of the assigned facilities/entities.
• Adhere to Occupational Therapy Department policies and procedures regarding the treatment of patients referred to the facility.
• Administer individual or group therapy services as outlined in the treatment plan and approved by the attending Occupational Therapist.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy assistant students as directed.
• Monitor the patient during all phases of treatment and supervise the use of specialized equipment.
• Provide specific training in the use, care, and/or application of assistive or orthotic devices to patients, families, or other department staff or team members as appropriate.
• Inform the family or other team members of the specific therapy program to ensure maximal carryover of training in preparation for discharge.
• Confer informally and formally, as appropriate, at family and team conferences with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitative program of the patient.
• Establish individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Record billable treatment times according to Brighton's procedures and submit required statistics to the corporate office.
• Participate in FMP training and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Complete progress reports on all patients and communicate them to the attending Occupational Therapist.
• Ensure all Brighton's required documentation is completed, including the appropriate signatures, on all patients in a timely manner.
• Assist in the orientation of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides as directed.
• Ensure continued professional development through participation in facility in-services and outside continuing education programs; share knowledge and technical skills with other team members.
• Attend and participate in professional staff meetings and in-services; attend and participate in family and team conferences.
• Participate in department program development projects as directed.
• Assist in maintaining adequate levels of equipment and in maintaining the therapeutic area.
• Demonstrate initiative in assisting other staff members.
• Ensure documentation (700, 701, weekly notes, etc.) are filed in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Promote Brighton's mission, philosophy, goals, and directives in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties as required.