What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at HealthPRO Heritage?
Overview
HealthPro Heritage is currently seeking to add a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in our Cobden, IL location.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a skilled technical worker who performs direct resident care activities under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
ajones@healthpro-heritage.com
HealthPro Heritage is currently seeking to add a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in our Cobden, IL location.
- Benefits include: health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, CEU360 (free CEUs!), and more!
- Part-time and PRN (W2) options available
- Competetive Wages!
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a skilled technical worker who performs direct resident care activities under the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
- Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
- Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
- Assist with admission screening.
- Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
- Assist with the care of the occupational therapy department and equipment.
- Assist the Occupational Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
- Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
- Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
- Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
- Adhere to company and facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
- Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.
- Support the company’s commitment to Compassionate Care; projects a professional image to foster confidence in the rehab. Program.
- Perform duties in an independent manner and recognizes situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
- Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
ajones@healthpro-heritage.com
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