Therapy - COTA

Cynet HealthStaff; Purcell (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Therapy - COTA to provide occupational therapy assistant services in a long-term care setting. The role involves implementing evidence-based rehabilitative interventions under supervision, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, and exercises to support cognitive and physical functioning.

The candidate must have 1 year of OTA experience, active state licensure, and a COTA license.

Qualifications

• 1 year OTA experience required.
• Active state licensure/registration required.
• COTA license required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evidence-based interventions to support clinical outcomes.
• Administers rehabilitation interventions including ADL retraining, exercises, modalities.
• Documents progress and communicates with supervising OT to adjust treatment plans.
• Participates in meetings and trainings as required and ensures compliant documentation.

Skills

LTC experience

Rehabilitation experience

Team communication

Education

COTA license

Active state licensure/registration

Job description

Therapy - COTA

Profession: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: 1 year of OTA experience required

License: Active State Licensure/Registration required

Certifications: COTA license required

Must-Have: LTC or Rehab Experience required

Description:Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements 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 the use of supportive and assistive devices under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.Assesses patient progress and communicates with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Reports the 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 the discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings including but not limited to patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.Participates in facility and company required trainings, in-services, and conferences.Able to work with the supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.Adheres to NBCOT/AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.