Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Manchester Rehab & Healthcare; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fantastic corporate team

Daily pay option

Job summary

Manchester Rehab & Healthcare is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support the supervising Occupational Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans in a FT/PRN capacity. The OTA provides direct patient care, participates in program development, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.

The role emphasizes documentation in EMRs, POS care delivery, and educating residents and families on safe techniques to sustain

Qualifications

• Must be COTA certified.
• Experience with POS care delivery and EMRs.
• Ability to gather objective data for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to residents per plan of care.
• Implement intervention plans including ADL training.
• Gather objective data for Section GG assessments.
• Participate in program development and clinical programming.
• Monitor residents and report changes to the supervising OT.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMRs.
• Educate residents and families on safe techniques.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehab staff; attend care plan meetings.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Data collection

Education

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA Job Description:

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

Shift: FT and PRN

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 gathering objective 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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