Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Luxor Healthcare; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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 seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support OTs in implementing resident-specific plans. The role involves direct patient care, ADL training, and data gathering for assessments, with active participation in program development and care planning.

You will monitor progress, document diligently in EMRs (Net Health/PCC), educate residents and families, and collaborate with nursing and rehab staff to ensure comprehensive treatment.

Qualifications

• Must be COTA certified.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provides direct treatment to patients in accordance with the established plan of care developed by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Treatment Support: Implement intervention plans, including ADL training, and gather data for assessments.
• Program development: Participate in clinical programming and share best practices.
• Monitoring: Observe residents' performance and report changes to the supervisor.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EMRs and POS care delivery.
• Education: Educate residents, families, and care staff on safe techniques and exercises.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with nursing and rehab staff and attend care plan meetings.

Skills

Direct patient care

Treatment planning support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Tools

EMRs Net Health/PCC

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA Job Description:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports the Occupational Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans.

Shift:

Full-Time and/or Part-Time

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

We look forward to welcoming you to our Team!