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

AGING WELL HEALTH CARE LLC; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

AGING WELL HEALTH CARE LLC in the St. Louis area seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide intermittent occupational therapy to patients in their homes and to service our St. Louis County facilities under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, Outpatient.

This part-time role (with potential for full-time) requires AOTA certification and current state licensure in the practicing state. Two years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• AOTA certification required.
• State licensure to practice in the relevant state.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Implements occupational therapy interventions as ordered by the physician and plan of care.
• Collaborates with the OT and therapy director to update patient care plans.
• Educates patients and families on home programs and fine motor exercises.
• Documents patient progress and maintains timely care records.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and staff education.
• Attends patient care conferences and coordinates with health care team.

Education

AOTA certification

State licensure in practicing state

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

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

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
• Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the OT.
• Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.

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.

Salary Description

$32.00/HR - $38.00/HR