CERT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASST

Sonoma Specialty Hospital; Sebastopol (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Sonoma Specialty Hospital in Sebastopol, CA, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our Rehabilitation department. The role provides services to patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and requires collaboration with physicians.

Shifts are 8 hours, 2-3 per week, with responsibilities including treatment planning, patient instruction, documentation, and ongoing communication with the therapy team to adjust plans as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold current California Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy certification.
• Current BLS certification (AHA compliant) required.
• Minimum 3 years’ recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements treatment programs in conjunction with OT and physician.
• Assists the OT with exercise programs.
• Maintains ongoing communication with treating therapist regarding patient status, progress and plan.
• Notifies therapist immediately of needed program modifications based on patient performance.
• Provides clear, concise patient instruction and documents progress notes.
• Implements patient management plans and assists in continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients on prescribed regimens and health maintenance.
• Maintains schedule and handles patient care load as designated by department.

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Reasoning

Education

California Board certification

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Description

8-hours shifts, 2-3 per week

Position Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Department: Rehabilitation

Reports to: Rehabilitation Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Provides services to patients under direction and responsibility of Occupational Therapist, (OT).

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plans and implements treatment programs in conjunction with OT and physician.
• Assists the OT with exercise programs.
• Maintains ongoing communication with treating therapist (and physician as appropriate) regarding patient status, progress and program plan.
• Recognizes the need for program modifications based on patient performance and notifies treating therapist immediately.
• Provides clear, concise, and accurate patient instruction.
• Produces written and verbal documentation concisely, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implements patient management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Maintains timely work schedule. Accepts patient care load as designated or as required by total department load.
• Submits charges consistent with department standards.
• Adheres to safety precautions at all times.
• Maintains inventory and stocking of department supplies, patient handouts and evaluation forms.
• Advises of needed supplies.
• Communicates effectively with department and outside personnel.
• Participates constructively in departmental meetings. Contributes to program development.
• Attends designated continuing education and training to obtain level of skills and knowledge required for patient programming. Seeks additional continuing education and training to ensure personal job satisfaction.
• Participates in off-site and community programs as appropriate and/or as required.
• Performs relevant tasks as directed by the OT.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in policy and procedure manual.

Requirements

Education, Training and Licenses Required:

• Current certification by the California Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy
• Current BLS certification that is AHA compliant required.

Experience required:

• Must have at least 3 years’ recent experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Language skills – ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, patients, customers and the general public.
• Mathematical skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate and percent.
• Reasoning – ability to solve practical problems involving multiple variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.