Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Job Responsibilities:

• Optimizes physical abilities and skills of patients in facilities by: assisting in protocols of screening
• Implementing treatment for all assigned patients
• Delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan
• Accurately documenting progress toward objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family
• Expanding and enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers and other professional staff
• Self-study, and other continuing education activities; maintaining valid state license/registration/certification (where appropriate)
• Maintain administration requirements by: submitting billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, assisting in collection of statistics and updating records; informing appropriate staff and managers of patient progress and facility issues; and contributing to facility rehab goals and plans.
• Comply with infection control procedures and environment safety protocol within a facility. Must embrace the team concept and interdisciplinary care

Education and Qualifications:

• Valid New York state license
• Graduate of a COTA approved school for Occupational Therapy