COTA - Occupational Therapy

Overview The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant treats patients of all ages, and serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

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Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note. Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational therapy process. Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Produces clear, objective, and accurate documentation that uses professional language, provides support for decisions made, and provides necessary information to payers. Participates in activities addressing quality of service delivery. Serves as a resource for conflict resolution. Provides occupational therapy treatment interventions based on plan of care established by evaluating OT Completes range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand Provides training to patients on ADLs including dressing, cooking skills Completes therapeutic ultrasound treatment Completes fluidotherapy treatment Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

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