Therapy - COTA

Therapy - COTA Profession: Occupational Therapy Assistant Specialty: Long Term Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: 1+ years of OTA experience, LTC or Rehab Experience License: Active OTA license Certifications: Active State Licensure/Registration when applicable Must-Have: 1+ years of OTA experience LTC or Rehab Experience Active OTA license Description:Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of an Occupational Therapist.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and the use of supportive and assistive devices.Assesses patient progress and communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Occupational Therapist.Provides consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to cognitive and/or physical disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.Participates in facility and company required trainings, in-services, and conferences.Able to work with supervising Occupational Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist.Adheres to NBCOT, AOTA, and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cynet Health