Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Luxor Healthcare; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Fantastic team

Job summary

Luxor Healthcare in Saint Peters, MO, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support the supervising Occupational Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans. The OTA will provide direct patient care, assist with intervention plans and data collection, participate in program development, and ensure accurate documentation in EMRs.

The role involves education for residents and families, collaboration with nursing and rehab staff, and active participation

Qualifications

• Must be COTA certified.
• Experience in rehabilitation setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care according to plan of care developed by supervising OT.
• Implement intervention plans, including ADL training, per OT guidance.
• Participate in program development and clinical programming.
• Observe residents' performance and report changes to OT.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident progress and interventions.
• Educate residents and care staff on safe techniques and exercises.
• Collaborate with nursing and rehab staff to provide comprehensive care.

Skills

COTA certified

EMR documentation

Education

COTA certification

Tools

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