Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA $4,000 Sign on Bonus

Poway Healthcare Center in; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Poway Healthcare Center seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support the staff OT with direct patient care in a hospital-like setting. The role includes documenting progress and following physician plans to aid patient recovery, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety.

The position requires state licensure for an OTA and familiarity with Casamba and Point Click Care, plus the ability to train Restorative Aides and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state.
• Proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Record daily and weekly notes per OT Board.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate patient progress with supervisor and health team.
• Participate in in-services training for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations and documentation per policy and government requirements.
• Instruct families or nursing staff in discharge preparation.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Report equipment problems to keep department in good order.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Education

Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state

Tools

Casamba

Point Click Care

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA $4,000 Sign on Bonus (Healthcare)

$4000 sign on Bonus

General Purpose

The Staff Occupational Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Occupational Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.

Essential Duties

• Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third-party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

This position is not a supervisory position.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a licence in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.