Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Sweetwater Care; Seigler Springs (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support patient recovery through treatments and personalized exercise plans. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to enhance mobility and teach exercise techniques that promote health.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, preparing discharge summaries, and coordinating with the care team to adjust plans based on outcomes and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active state licensure/certification as OTA.
• Excellent patient communication and listening skills.
• Ability to develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and medical history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients and discussing symptoms.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coach patients in exercises.
• Maintain patient progress notes in electronic health records.
• Provide discharge summaries and coordinate with health team regarding patient progress.

Skills

Patient communication

Assessment skills

Plan development

Education

COTA Certification

Tools

EHR Software

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

The Ocupational Therapist ASSISTANT performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, To increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Occupational Therapist.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients' pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.