COTA: Patient-Focused Occupational Therapy Support

Carle Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Florida seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients of various ages with supervised, plan-of-care based therapy. The role emphasizes patient-centered, occupation-based interventions and collaboration with therapists and the care team.

Responsibilities include ROM measurements, ADL training, and thorough documentation in the EMR. The position requires effective communication with patients, families, and other health care providers, plus ongoing education

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care and documents communication with evaluating therapist.
• Implements patient-centered, occupation-based intervention plans tailored to progress.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other health care providers.
• Completes range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand.
• Provides training to patients on activities of daily living including dressing and cooking skills.
• Completes daily documentation in therapy EMR and coordinates with the care team.

Job description

Carle Health in Florida seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients of various ages with supervised, plan-of-care based therapy. The role emphasizes patient-centered, occupation-based interventions and collaboration with therapists and the care team.

Responsibilities include ROM measurements, ADL training, and thorough documentation in the EMR. The position requires effective communication with patients, families, and other health care providers, plus ongoing education