Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to participants in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.Responsibilities include:Provides physician prescribed occupational therapy under a written plan of care established, delegated and supervised by the OT.Develops treatment goals in collaboration with, and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.Adapts intervention environment, tools, materials and activities according to the needs of the participant in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.Interacts with the participant's family or caregiver(s) in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.Participates in educating the participant and family regarding all aspects of activities of daily livingParticipates with all other health care personnel in participant care planning.Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per policy.Informs the OT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs.Continually reevaluates needs of patient/family.Consults with OT to determine whether treatment plan should be continued, changed or terminated.Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.Completes and submits progress notes and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.Immediately reports to supervising Occupational Therapist any patient incidents/variances or complaints.Reports all incomplete work assignments to supervising Occupational Therapist.Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and program evaluations.Maintains treatment areas, equipment and the supply inventory as required.Enters equipment into IGCP inventory by issuing InnovAge number, entering item into DME book and placing item(s) into stock within 24 hours of equipment delivery.Updates DME book as needed, ensures that book has current information.Maintains O.T. forms for use within department by keeping files stocked.Assists with data collection/evaluation by maintaining the Log Book on a daily basis.Monitors own performance and identifies areas where additional assistance and/or instruction is needed.Documents participant care within 24 hours of home visit and completes progress notes on participants receiving regular O.T. care.Responds to request for services by contacting participants either by phone or in person within 48 hours of referral being given.Required:Current certification from National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBOT)Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification is required.Requires personal transportation, state issued driver's license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law1+ yr working with the frail or elderlyPreferred:2+ yrs COTA experienceBi-lingual