Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA (PRN)

Healthmark Rehabilitation, Forum Parkway Health & Rehabilitation; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthMark Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to evaluate and treat residents and short-term patients at the Forum Parkway facility in Bedford, Texas. The role requires adherence to professional standards, patient care objectives, and participation in clinical program development.

Responsibilities include delivering therapy services per physician orders, developing and following a plan of care with measurable goals, documenting progress, and

Qualifications

• Texas license as COTA is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact with all levels of staff.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services per physician orders and accepted professional practices.
• Develops an overall plan of care with treatment frequency, duration and measurable goals.
• Performs skilled treatments according to the plan of care.
• Documents observations and patient progress within required timeframes.
• Completes all documentation timely and in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Completes billing for skilled services on the date provided and per guidelines.
• Assists with maintaining rehab gym equipment and the treatment area.

Job description

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA (PRN)

PRN Forum Parkway Health & Rehabilitation Bedford, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2263

HealthMark Rehabilitationis an inhouse therapy company, serving the Skilled Nursing Facility patients and residents of HMG facilities.

We’re currently seeking a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant's/COTA'sto evaluate and treat residents and short-term patients at our Forum Parkway facility in Bedford, Texas.

The right candidates will provide services consistent with professional standards and policies. To participate in the development of clinical programs necessary to achieve patient care objectives.

This position is delegated the responsibility and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties in adherence with Company mission, values, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and accepted professional practices.
• Registered therapists, develop an overall therapy plan of care to include: treatment and medical diagnosis warranting skilled intervention, planned duration and frequency to be provided, short and long term goals functional and measurable that support the discharge plan; per standards of practice, and established guidelines.
• Therapists of all disciplines perform skilled treatments according to established plan of care.
• Documents observations, patient’s response to skilled interventions/treatment programs, degree of progress and notable changes in patient’s condition within specific timeframes.
• Completes all documentation required timely and in accordance with state and federal regulations and policies/guidelines.
• Completes all billing required on the date of the provided skilled services, and in accordance with all state and federal regulations, policies/guidelines.
• Assist with maintaining both the rehab gym equipment and treatment area in a safe manner, using good infection prevention methods.

Requirements:

• Must hold Texas license for appropriate discipline: COTA.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrates the skill set of time management and organization
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Meet physical requirements to deliver responsibilities.
• Experience in a geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Successful completion of hiring process / background check.

Company Mission Statement:

To deliver premier healthcare services, through dedicated and compassionate employees, accommodating the individualized care needs of our patients.