Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Occupational Therapist (OT). Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Performs all skill procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
• Makes recommendations regarding the plan of care as indicated by patient / family needs.
• Maintains order visit frequency.
• Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Maintains accurate records as required and documents all necessary information in clinical records in a timely manner.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and response to interventions indicating patient progress toward goals accurately and concisely.
• Accurately documents visit times and mileage in computer.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.
• Observes proper chain of command.
• Manages time effectively and maintains productivity.
• Able to speak knowledgeably of the scope of services that are available through the home care organization.
• Accepts responsibility for own continuing educational needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

DEPARTMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES / MOTOR SKILLS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive and additional job related physical requirements may be added on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

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