COTA: Elevate Patient-Centered Occupational Therapy

Carle Health; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work with patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students. The role follows the therapy plan of care, adjusting as needed and documenting communication with the evaluating therapist in daily notes.

The position emphasizes patient-centered, occupation-based intervention plans, collaboration with the OT team, and education for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care and communicates with the evaluating therapist before making adjustments, documenting that communication in the daily note.
• Implements intervention plans that are patient-centered, occupation-based, and modified according to patient response.
• Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment activities, considering functional and emotional needs of the patient and family and the allotted time.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Collaborates with the occupational therapist and other team members; produces clear, objective documentation to support decisions and payer information.

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to work with patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students. The role follows the therapy plan of care, adjusting as needed and documenting communication with the evaluating therapist in daily notes.

The position emphasizes patient-centered, occupation-based intervention plans, collaboration with the OT team, and education for patients and families.