Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant

Summit Care Inc; South Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Care Inc. seeks a Full-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in South Hutchinson, KS. The COTA provides direct patient care under supervision, supports adult and geriatric patients, and participates in family and team conferences to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

The role requires completion of an accredited OTA program, current state OTA licensure, and strong communication skills. The facility emphasizes quality care, safety, and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Valid OTA license to practice in the state(s).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and customer relations abilities.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic treatment in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Documents treatment provided including patient status and response to treatment.
• Maintains therapy records and ensures documentation accuracy for billing.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for therapy sessions.
• Maintains appropriate patient schedules per guidelines.
• Coordinates and participates in facility meetings and team conferences.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Leadership

Customer Relations

Problem Solving

Education

Accredited OTA Program

Job description

Position:

Full-Time Occupational Therapy Assistant

Location:

South Hutchinson, KS

Job Id:

2133

# of Openings:

1

Job Title:

CertifiedOccupationalTherapy Assistant

Reports to:

Facility Rehab Director/Regional Director, Clinical Supervision from Occupational Therapist

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Classification:

Clinical

Supervises:

Students

Position Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides services under the general supervision of the Occupational Therapist, and in accordance with state practice guidelines, including assisting with patient assessment; treating patients, delivering home programs, patient and family instruction, participating in family and team conferences, conducting equipment inventory, maintenance and orders. COTA is responsible for documenting services according to the departmental and facility standards. This position provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients. Represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients, caregivers and facility staff. Adheres to all state regulations regardingOccupationalTherapy.

Qualifications Required:

• Successful completion of an accreditedOccupationalTherapyAssistantProgram
• ValidOccupationalTherapyAssistantLicenseto practice in appropriate state(s)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership and customer relations skills
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems

Essential Functionsand Responsibilities:

• Provides therapeutic treatment in accordance with the established plan of care
• Documents treatment provided including reasons for skilled intervention, observation, recording and reporting patient status and response to treatment
• Participates in the maintenance of therapy records
• Ensuresavailability of supplies and equipment
• Maintains appropriate patient schedules,as per established guidelines
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information,and facility requirements
• Participatesin patient, family,and facility meetings,as appropriate
• Follows administrative policies and procedures,including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control,and safety
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families,and rehabilitation staff
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life offacility residents
• Participates in continuous quality improvement
• Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of awork day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone
• Able to walk, bend, stand,and reach consistently during awork day/shift
• Performsother related duties asrequired and assigned

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Results Orientation– Meets current objectives and positions the organization for further growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
• Social Sensitivity– Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpfulandpositive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors,and families.
• Quality Outcomes– Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance aremet. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
• Safe Working Environment- Demonstrates an awareness of,and adherence to,safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working and living in the facility.
• Accident/Injury Reporting– Reportsany accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift.
• Unsafe Conditions– Immediately reports and corrects,if possible, unsafe conditions and equipment.
• Workplace Standards– Complieswithrelevant regulations, standards,and policies governingsafe workplace environment (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.)
• Safety Techniques– Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training,as mandated,upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
• Education– Participates in required in-service and educational programs on acontinual basis.
• Attendance and Punctuality– Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.
• Universal Precautions- Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.Under circumstances in whichdifferentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to walk, stand, sit, lift equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk,and hear. Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeshareswork spacewith other employees;therefore,the environment can become crowded and noisy.

General Sign-off:

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed.

Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. Summit Carewill advise employees of any changes in their job duties.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Summit Care does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services, or employment. Individuals needing accommodations to complete the application process due to disability should contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].