Full-Time and/or Part-Time COTA

stpetersrehab; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible Hour options

Advancement Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Fantastic corporate team

Job summary

stpetersrehab is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Missouri. The role requires providing direct patient care based on treatment plans, participating in program development, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates must be COTA certified, with a collaborative mindset and strong skills in patient education. The position offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and advancement opportunities within a fantastic corporate team.

Qualifications

• Must be COTA certified and able to provide direct treatment.
• Comfortable with documentation and Point of Service care delivery.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team for comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment to patients as per care plans.
• Participates in program development and collects objective data.
• Maintains accurate documentation of resident progress.

Skills

Direct Patient Care

Treatment Support

Education

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

COTA certification

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports the Occupational Therapist in implementing resident-specific treatment plans.

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