Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

 

About PTC
Pediatric Therapy of Colorado is hiring! We are a home care operation, which gives you the freedom to manage your own schedule and set a caseload that suits you best. Our company, started in 2018, began with one key mission: create an employee-centric company that puts therapists first at every decision. Why? Because if we care greatly for our therapists, they will care greatly for their patients.

Role Summary
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/Therapy Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Provides physician prescribed occupational therapy under a written plan of care established by the OT.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per agency policy.
• Informs the OT and other team members of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
• Continually reevaluates needs of patient/family.
• Coordinates the therapy aspects of patient care with the OT.
• Consults with OT to determine whether treatment plan should be continued, changed or terminated.
• Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
• Completes and submits progress notes and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.
• Immediately reports to supervising Occupational Therapist any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
• Demonstrates competent performances of technical skills according to established procedures.
• Participates in peer review and QM activities as requested.
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
• Reports all incomplete work assignments to supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
• Maintains clean and neat work environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, a COTA must possess a current certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Two (2) years of experience, preferred but not required.
• Must be a Colorado resident in the Denver area, willing to travel locally

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care

Benefits

• Competitive pay - highest in the Denver area
• Healthcare coverage
• Expense reimbursement
• PTO, Sick Days, and Holidays
• 4% 401k match
• Annual continuing education credits
• Annual pay increases
• Flexible hours - most therapists work 4-day weeks
• Much, much more!