Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description:

• Provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral
• Works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Follows all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards

Requirements:

• NBCOT certified upon hire, renewal optional
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (ASOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State; must maintain active license in good standing
• One (1) year experience in post-acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; must remain current

Professional Skills:

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Liaises with patients, families, support departments to plan for patient needs
• Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times
• Makes independent decisions when necessary
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines in post-acute care
• Implements and interprets department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information
• Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct

Essential Functions:

• Follows occupational treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
• Charts appropriately and timely
• Utilizes therapy software accurately
• Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assists in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrates dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicates and functions productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, pushes, pulls, stoops, walks, reaches, and moves intermittently during working hours
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language