Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant(COTA)

Pennant; Kenosha (WI); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support South region in Racine & Kenosha Counties. The role involves implementing therapist plans under supervision and contributing to patient care.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in Wisconsin with NBCOT eligibility, at least one year of clinical OTA experience and CPR certification. A valid driver’s license is required, and schedules are flexible to accommodate needs.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
• Must be eligible for or have taken the NBCOT OT assistant certification examination.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsabilités

• Participates in ongoing evaluation of patient function (muscle function, endurance, vision, communication, self-care, work capacity) as delegated by the registered OT.
• Teaches new skills or retrains patients in daily activities as delegated.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes to the registered OT.
• Submits clinical documentation per Organization policy.
• Follows treatment plans and documents patient responses and progress toward goals.
• Maintains communication with other care team members; documents accordingly.
• Attends in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required.
• Identifies patient/family needs for other home care services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other staff in treatment regimen as delegated.
• Supervised by the registered OT and documents ongoing communication, patient condition and plan-of-care changes.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Licensed driver

CPR certification

Formation

Wisconsin license

NBCOT exam eligibility

Description du poste

JOB SUMMARY

Preceptor South - Racine & Kenosha Counties

Our schedules are flexible! Contact us to get more information!

TheCertifiedOccupationalTherapistAssistantemployed orcontracted through the Organization is responsible to the registeredOccupationalTherapist that is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registeredOccupationalTherapist.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.


2. 2. Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.


3. 3. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.


4. 4. Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.


5. 5. Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.


6. 6. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.


7. 7. Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.


8. 8. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.


9. 9. Participates in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.


10. 10. Issupervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient’s condition, thepatient’s response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change theplan of care, and patient outcomes.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed bythe employee of this job. The employeemay be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

1. Must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin


2. Must be eligible for or have taken the OT assistant certification examination administered by the NBCOT.


3. A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.


4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.


5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.


6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.