Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified ProTech - 9005

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Department: Occupational Therapy SVH Exempt: No Schedule: DAYS Position Type: Full Time 0.6 FTE or More FTE: 0.800000 Base Wage $29.26 to $45.76 Location: Skagit Valley Hospital

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is a skilled professional who administers treatment plans according to the directives of the Occupational Therapist at the facility. The COTA assists the Occupational Therapist with patient documentation as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and enhances patient dignity and modesty during treatment.
• Shows appropriate therapist-patient rapport explaining the treatments and discussing the reasons for occupational therapy with patients, etc.
• Follows accepted precautions and contraindications for treatment.
• Completes daily documentation procedures, assuring that all services are appropriately accounted for from a clinical and billing perspective.
• Communicates and documents significant changes in patient progress as a result of treatment and accepts modified treatment plan if needed.
• Documents equipment provided, home programs and handouts given to the patient.
• Documents all communication with physicians and POA concerning patient status.
• If directed by the Occupational Therapist, contacts physicians as needed to clarify diagnosis or orders, change treatment, or discharge.
• Consult patients POA, nurses, social workers, physical and speech therapists, and physicians as appropriate and needed.
• Notify facility personnel and family as to use of equipment.
• Attends patient related meetings in accordance with facility policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines as related to applicable rehabilitation services.
• Perform all other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of efficient, economic and quality operation of the department.
• Projects and maintain a professional appearance.
• Make suggestions for improvement in the department and assist in development of these as appropriate.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities utilizing support personnel where appropriate to perform activities not requiring a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required.
• Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings.
• Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Experience/Training: Minimum six (6) months related experience preferred.

License/Certifications: Current Washington State Occupational Therapy Assistant required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) healthcare BLS certification required.

Other Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Self-motivated, problem solving and analytical skills are essential. Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks. Knowledge of healthcare environment is required. Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include extended hours and weekend work).

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.