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Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Recover-Care Healthcare

OTA SUMMARY

A occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

OTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.
  • Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.
  • Monitors an individual's activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.
  • Records resident's progress for use by the occupational therapist
  • May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.
  • Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident's care plan.
  • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
OTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program
  • Licensed COTA if required by state law
OTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.
  • By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.
OTA BENEFITS
  • 401K
  • Annual Performance Evaluations
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Electronic Documentation
  • Employee Appreciation Events
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