Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Newport News and Chesapeake, VA Job Summary The COTA is responsible for implementing standards of care for occupational therapy services and ensuring adherence to all conditions outlined in the Contractual Services Agreement (when applicable). Responsibilities Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to independent living and identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development and implementation of the total plan of care. Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function; communicates plan of care to referring physician and other professionals. May teach or retrain patients in daily activities lost due to illness or injury. May fabricate splints, instruct patients in the use of adaptive equipment, and train on prosthetic/orthotic devices. Maintains appropriate clinical records, notes, summary reports and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the physician in accordance with policy. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the organization’s patients. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate. Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate. Participates in discharge planning for patient. Qualifications Licensed or otherwise regulated as an occupational therapist by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply. Graduate after successful completion of an occupational therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy education (ACOTE) of the AOTA or successor organizations of ACOTE. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills. Licenses & Certification Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License (required) BLS CPR Certification (required) Benefits Flexible schedule Schedule 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No nights Work Location In person Job Details Job Types: Full-time, PRN Pay: From $32.00 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr