Occupational Therapist Assistant ( COTA ), Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility

Aging Well Health Care, LLC; Manchester (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients in their place of residence, under the supervision of the OT and Director of Therapy, Outpatient. Aging Well Health Care, LLC seeks a consistent Full Time or Part Time COTA to service our St Louis County facilities.

The role emphasizes adherence to agency policies, improving patient outcomes, and collaboration with healthcare staff while educating patients and families.

Formación

• Two years of experience as an OTA is preferred.
• Certification is maintained by the AOTA and current in the practicing state(s).
• Active licensure or certification as an OTA in the state(s) of practice is required.

Responsabilidades

• Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
• Improves or minimizes residual disabilities.
• Returns patient to optimum and productive level within capabilities.
• Collaborates with health care team in care planning.
• Performs skilled procedures as ordered by physician and plan of care.
• Instructs patients and family in home programs and fine motor exercises.
• Participates in in-service education and performance improvement activities.
• Attends patient care conferences and updates care plans.
• Prepares medical records and documents care for each patient visit.
• Performs and documents services as delegated by the OT.
• Assists in progress notes.
• Educates patient and family on home activities.

Conocimientos

Home health

Patient education

Team collaboration

Educación

OTA Certification (AOTA)

State certification current

Descripción del empleo

Description

Job Summary:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, Outpatient. AW Health Care is looking to add a consistent Full Time or Part Time COTA to service our St Louis County Facilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.


2. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.


3. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.


4. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.


5. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.


6. Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.


7. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.


8. Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned.


9. Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.


10. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.


11. Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.


12. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the OT.


13. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.


14. Participates in educating the patient and family.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A person who meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTO).


• Certification is maintained by the AOTA.


• Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.


• Two (2) years of experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.


• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.


• Moderate lifting.


• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.