Dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Carle Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients of all ages and serve as a role model in delivering professional services. The COTA will act as a clinical resource for staff and students and support the occupational therapy plan of care.

The position emphasizes patient-centered, occupation-based interventions, clear documentation, teamwork with therapists, families, and other providers, and involvement in quality improvement and education to patients and

Responsibilities

• Follows the therapist's plan of care.
• Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and communicates with the evaluating therapist.
• Implements intervention plans that are patient-centered, occupation-based, and modified according to patient response.
• Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment activities considering the patient and family needs.
• Adapts activities to meet physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral limitations.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational therapy process.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Communicates with other team members regarding patient progress.
• Provides documentation that supports decisions and is payer-ready.
• Participates in quality of service delivery activities.
• Ensures clear verbal and nonverbal communication with patients and colleagues.
• Completes annual education as assigned to comply with program requirements.
• Performs range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand.
• Provides ADL training including dressing and cooking skills.
• Completes therapeutic ultrasound and fluidotherapy treatments.
• Handles daily documentation and EMR charging.
• Communicates with referring providers about patient progress and recommendations.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to treat patients of all ages and serve as a role model in delivering professional services. The COTA will act as a clinical resource for staff and students and support the occupational therapy plan of care.

The position emphasizes patient-centered, occupation-based interventions, clear documentation, teamwork with therapists, families, and other providers, and involvement in quality improvement and education to patients and