Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Topaz Fiscal Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver clinical OT support under physician orders in a Jacksonville facility. You will report patient progress to the supervising OT and assist with procedures to ensure safe, effective care.

Role requires ongoing education participation, confidentiality, and accurate documentation and billing. You will collaborate in rehab meetings and with family, supporting compliant, high-quality treatment.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Needs current OT license in the state.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical OT assistant services under physician orders.
• Report patient progress and responses to the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with procedures, tests, and treatments for safe evaluation and care.
• Participate in continuing education for professional growth.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintain daily accurate billing information per procedures.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to Rehabilitation department documentation requirements.
• Conduct staff training via in-services and consultations.
• Follow facility policies and Rehab Manual.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Professionalism

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant must have: an Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, a current license in the state, excellent oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations, related to the environment of treatment.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant:

• Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician’s orders
• Reports information relating to the patient’s progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Occupational Therapist
• Assists Occupational Therapist in performing procedures, tests, and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate