
COTA – Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Sierra Home Health And Hospice
Hace 3 semanas
•Ninguna postulación
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- Description
- MISSION, VISION and VALUES
- MISSION
- …to bring out the courage in others…
- VISION
- …to be recognized as the market leader in providing physician-led, clinically integrated networks of high-quality, value-oriented services across the senior healthcare spectrum.
- VALUES
- Trust
- Integrity
- Teaching
- Collaboration
- Transparency
- Innovation
- Discipline
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy services to patients intermittently in their place of residence. This care is provided in accordance with physician orders and a plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT) and Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Manager.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program as recognized by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
- Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Currently certified in the state of practice, with licensure or regulation as applicable.
- Two (2) years of experience preferred.
- Requirements
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to established agency policies and procedures.
- Work to improve or minimize patients' residual physical disabilities.
- Assist in returning individuals to an optimal, productive level within their capabilities.
- Collaborate with other home care personnel in planning patient care.
- Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
- Consult with the OT regarding any changes in treatment.
- Instruct patients and their families in home programs and fine motor exercises.
- Participate in in-service education and present in-service programs as assigned.
- Engage in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned.
- Attend scheduled patient care conferences.
- Prepare medical records and update care plans after each patient visit in accordance with agency policy.
- Provide services as planned, delegated, and supervised by the OT.
- Assist in preparing clinical and progress notes.
- Educate patients and their families on therapy techniques and home programs.
- Perform maintenance therapy services under a program established by a qualified therapist, within the scope of practice defined by state licensure laws.
- WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily works indoors, both in agency office settings and patient homes, with travel required to and from patient locations.
- JOB RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to: Occupational Therapist (OT), Director of Clinical Services, or Clinical Manager
- RISK EXPOSURE
- High risk due to regular patient interactions and in-home care.
- LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
- The role requires the ability to participate in physical activities necessary for patient care, including extensive bending, lifting, standing, and moderate lifting on a regular basis, with the ability to work for extended periods while standing and being active.