COTA - Occupational Therapy

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• Flexible Scheduling
• PRN Position

To provide occupational therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist in accordance with PureHealth's policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, may provide intervention in accordance to, and contribute to the treatment plan, which is patient focused and relevant to the actual and potential health problems of the customer

• Provides education at the level appropriate for each Customer and/or family's learning needs are assessed, addressed, and documented per department standards
• Initiates, coordinates, and communicates collaborative efforts (provider updates, discharge planning) amongst health team members and other interested parties to show a comprehensive picture of the customer
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit on an annual basis
• Organizes and adjusts schedule according to department work volume and customer caseload to maintain productivity Keeps immediate supervisor informed of ongoing activities or problems in regards to customer caseload in a timely manner
• Provides input regarding department operational matters including but not limited to program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, operational and capital budgets
• Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Corporate Compliance Program, the licensing Board of Texas Healthcare and the American Occupational Therapy

Advances customers as indicated throughout therapy stay

Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers

Demonstrates quality and timeliness of documentation

This is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. Team member is expected to adhere to facility's no-smoking policy.

Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company's HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.

Sound clinical judgment relating to the provision of rehabilitation services

• Collaboration with member of the interdisciplinary team in delivery of customer care to maximize functional outcomes
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization
• Proficient computer and Microsoft Application Must have an ability to learn new systems
• Proficient in the English Excellent communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills
• Graduate of an accredited COTA program

A minimum of one (1) year of COTA experience

Valid State Appropriate COTA License