Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

DEPARTMENT: REHABILITATION

Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the State of New Jersey.

• Must be Covid-19 Vaccinated.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner.

• CPR certification.

Job Requirements:

• Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
• Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.
• Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
• Supports and participates in department operations and development.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
• Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
• Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
• Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients' response to treatment plan.
• Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
• Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.
• Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
• Full knowledge of resident's rights.
• Exudes professionalism in presentation.
• Ability to multitask.

Main Duties:

• Document all program delivery and resident self-performance during program on POC/EMR system
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift over 100 pounds with assistance according to the resident's abilities.
• Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.
• Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, including undergoing physical examination.
• Turn in Days Off and payroll special request forms timely.
• Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies and procedures
• Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and free of hazardous conditions, i.e. spills, excess equipment, etc. and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored while working, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.
• Assure that work schedules are followed
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights