Occupational Therapist Assistant ( COTA ), Independent and Assisted Living

AW Health Care; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AW Health Care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide intermittent occupational therapy in patients' residences under physician orders and the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and the Director of Therapy, Outpatient. This position can be Full Time or Part Time to service our St Louis County facilities.

The role involves adhering to agency policies, improving patient outcomes, and collaborating with the care team to plan and update patient care plans, with

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) per AOTA.
• Maintains certification in the state(s) of practice.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) certification

State licensure/certification

Two years of experience (preferred)

Job 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.

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

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.

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.

Salary Description

$32.00/HR - $38.00/HR