Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Luxor Healthcare; Eureka (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

Job summary

Luxor Healthcare in Missouri is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support the Occupational Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans and delivering high-quality rehabilitation services.

The role involves direct patient care, intervention plan execution including ADL training, data collection for assessments, and robust documentation in EMR systems like Net Health/PCC.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care as per plan of care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehab staff in patient care plans.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provides direct treatment to patients following the plan of care.
• Treatment Support: Implement intervention plans and assist with data collection.
• Program development: Participate in rehab programming and share best practices.
• Monitoring: Observe and report changes to the supervising OT.
• Documentation: Maintain EMR-based progress notes and evaluations.
• Education: Educate residents and families on safe techniques.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Attend care plan meetings with the team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and training

Education

COTA certification

Tools

Net Health/PCC EMR

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 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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