Occupational Therapist Assistant (Part-Time)

System Support; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Valley Medical Center is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to support Rehabilitation Services. The 20-hour-per-week position reports to the department Supervisor and includes collaboration with the OT, treatment administration, and timely documentation.

Qualifications include an associate degree for COTA, Ohio licensure, and BLS within 30 days of employment. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to adjust plans based on patient

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited program for COTA required.
• Currently licensed as a COTA in Ohio required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
• Effective communication and analytical skills to implement planned treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Report and discuss patient status during consultation with Occupational Therapist; communicate changes promptly.
• Confer with Occupational Therapist before changing a treatment plan.
• Administer patient treatment per evaluation or reassessment.
• Complete documentation timely; maintain department productivity.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in COTA program

Job description

Upper Valley Medical Center

Occupational Therapist Assistant (Part-Time)

Part-Time: 20 hours per week

Under the general supervision of the department Supervisor in Rehabilitation Services and according to established policies and procedures, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will:

• Report/discuss patient’s status during consultation with Occupational Therapist; take initiative in communicating patient changes and scheduling consultations in a timely manner
• Confer with Occupational Therapist prior to initiating change in an established treatment program
• Administer patient treatment based upon established evaluation or reassessment
• Complete required documentation in a timely fashion; maintain productivity at department standard
• Delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel; participate in case management of patient’s rehabilitation services
• Perform non-clinical tasks and demonstrate work habits to support effective daily operation
• Participate in one to two departmental, hospital, or community programs/meetings; teach, orient, train, supervise, and mentor co-workers, new employees, volunteers, observers, and at least one student annually.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited program for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants required.

Certifications

• Currently licensed as a COTA in the state of Ohio required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

Requirements

• Requires effective communication and the analytical skills necessary to implement planned treatment programs, identifying changes in patient’s condition, and adjusting activities accordingly.
• Demonstrates acceptable work performance by exhibiting a positive and constructive attitude, initiative, dependability, cooperation, and skill in verbal and written expression.
• Abides by the Code of Ethical Conduct as defined by the Code of Ethics by the AOTA.