Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Luxor Healthcare; Allenton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Great team

Job summary

Luxor Healthcare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support the Occupational Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans. The OTA will provide direct patient care, assist with ADL training, and document progress in EMRs, while participating in interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, collaboration with nursing and rehab staff, and ongoing education for residents and care staff.

Qualifications

• Must be COTA certified.
• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Experience with documentation in EMRs such as Net Health/PCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to patients per plan of care.
• Assist with intervention plans and ADL training.
• Support program development and share best practices.
• Monitor residents and report changes to supervisor.
• Maintain timely documentation in EMRs.
• Educate residents and care staff on safe techniques.
• Collaborate with nursing, PTs, SLPs; attend care plan meetings.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

POS documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

COTA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA Job Description:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports the Occupational Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care:Provides direct treatment to patients in accordance with the established plan of care developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist. Consistently performs at the required productivity level maintaining effective time management according to daily schedule.
• Treatment Support: Implement intervention plans, including ADL training, based on the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.Assists with gatheringobjective data for Section GG collection during Annual, Quarterly, Falls, and Significant Change assessments. Executes assigned screens for residents.
• Program development: Active participation in program development and clinical programming. Identify best practices for Occupational Therapy practice and share with Rehab Team.
• Monitoring: Observe residents' performance and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident progress and any interventions provided. Comfortable and knowledgeable with Point of Service (POS) care delivery and documentation. Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans, daily and progress notes, HMO/Manage care progress updates in EMRs (Net Health/PCC).
• Education: Educate residents, family members, and care staff on safe techniques and exercises for continued progress.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with nursing and other rehab staff, including Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, to provide comprehensive care. Attend and contribute to patient care plan meetings.

COTA Qualifications:

• Must be COTA certified.

COTA Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible Hour options
• Advancement Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Fantastic corporate team

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