Therapy - COTA

Cynet Health; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Massachusetts is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support long-term care residents under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. You will provide rehabilitative and medically necessary interventions, coordinating care with the care team to meet patient goals.

The role requires an active OTA license and 1+ years of OTA experience, with LTC or rehab experience highly valued. Duties include documenting progress, participating in care conferences, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Active OTA license.
• 1+ years of OTA experience.
• Must-Have LTC or Rehab Experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Administers procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
• Assesses patient progress and communicates with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record.
• Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Documents all required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
• Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
• Adheres to required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Skills

OTA experience

Evidence-based practice

LTC experience

Job description

Therapy - COTA

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Profession: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 1+ years of OTA experience

License: Active OTA license

Certifications: None specified

Must-Have: LTC or Rehab Experience

Description:Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.Assesses patient progress and communicates with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record.Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.Provides consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to cognitive and/or physical disorders.Effectively communicates with the supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides input to the supervisor for discharge summaries of services provided.Documents all required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided.Participates in required meetings including patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.Participates in facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences.Works with the supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain any necessary durable medical equipment or supplies.Supervises and supports students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.Adheres to required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.Active State Licensure/Registration when applicable.