Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

REGENCY IHS THERAPY CONSULTING LLC; Groves (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Texas seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement the plan of care established by the therapist and physician, delivering high-quality care.

You will screen residents quarterly, evaluate per MD orders, plan and adjust treatment, discharge planning, educate staff and families, and supervise therapy assistants to ensure compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Texas state licensure as a Therapy Assistant.
• Ability to screen residents quarterly and identify intervention needs.
• Ability to evaluate residents per MD order and establish treatment plans and goals.
• Experience supporting discharge planning and caregiver education.

Responsibilities

• Implement the plan of care as established by the therapist and physician.
• Screen residents quarterly to identify declines and determine if therapy is indicated.
• Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate treatment plans and goals.
• Re-assess caseload and determine need for continued services.
• Carry out treatment program as indicated.
• Provide discharge planning to maximize independence.
• Educate staff, families, and caregivers as indicated.
• Coordinate in-services for facility staff to ensure safe carryover of programs.
• Supervise therapy assistants/techs as per state regulations.

Skills

Clinical communication

Team coordination

Staff education

Education

COTA certification

Tools

Documentation system

Job description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) will implement the plan of care as established by the therapist and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care. The COTA will communicate with facility staff and provide support to the facility through training and in-services as needed.•Screen all residents in the facility on a quarterly basis to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if therapeutic intervention is indicated.•Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate treatment plans and goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.•Re-assess patients and caseload as appropriate to determine the need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress.•Carry out treatment program as indicated.•Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.•Educate staff, families, and caregivers as indicated.•Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures.•Identify equipment needs of the therapy department and order equipment according to company policy and procedure.•Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in the documentation manual.•Coordinate in-services for facility staff as the need is determined to ensure safe and effective carryover of maintenance/restorative programs and overall care of the residents.•Attend all meetings required by the facility.•Supervise therapy assistants/techs as set forth in PT/OT/ST state regulations.Licensing RequirementsThe COTA must maintain active Texas state licensure for Therapy Assistant.Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.