Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Company: Encore Rehabilitation Services, LLC
Location: Howell
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewCertified Occuaptional Therapist Assistant (COTA)Who We
AreWe foster a culture driven by a team of passionate,
mission-driven professionals. We're pioneering a bright future for
therapy providers who are motivated to do what's right for patients
and those who are looking for opportunities to advance. Encore
Rehabilitation is a trusted leader in delivering innovative
outsourced rehabilitation solutions tailored to the unique needs of
our variety of provider partners. High-quality care with meaningful
clinical outcomes with Therapist located nationwide.Encore invites
you to join our incredible team of employees and apply today!What
We OfferCompetitive payGenerous PTO Medical, dental, and vision
insuranceLicense Reimbursement 401K Company match Company paid life
insuranceCareer development opportunitiesEmployee assistance
programHealth savings account ResponsibilitiesCERTIFIED
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARYPreferred schedule
here would be Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday. Provides
occupational therapy services to residents by assisting in the
assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related
documentation and communication. Functions under supervision of the
occupational therapist. CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.Provides occupational therapy services to
residents under the direct supervision of an occupational
therapist.Assists occupational therapist in the evaluation process
in the areas of self-care, homemaking, functional mobility and
coordination. Assists in the evaluation of other areas as
directed.Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at
appropriate intervals under the direction of the occupational
therapist.Assists the occupational therapist in identifying a
problem list, short-term goals, long- term goals and treatment
plan.Conducts both individual and group treatment as assigned by
the occupational therapist and outlined in the treatment plan in
the areas of ADL, functional mobility, ROM, strength, coordination,
cognitive/perceptual remediation and functional maintenance.Assists
in the selection of occupational therapy techniques/media and in
the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by
resident performance and following consultation with the
occupational therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan
is made without prior consultation with the occupational
therapist.Assists in establishing and modifying individual resident
schedules in conjunction with the occupational therapist and other
team members.Adheres to department and resident schedule and
modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.Maintains acceptable
resident care ratios as determined by the occupational
therapist.Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other
equipment; trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use
or application of the above.Participates in resident, family and
staff education.Confers formally and informally with other team
members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the
resident.Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures
regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.Provides
treatment in accordance with established standards of practice,
department procedures and productivity standards.Records indirect
time and billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy
Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to
regional office.Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to
facility/company safety standards.Complies with all infection
control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the
healthcare professional.Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in
the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident
therapy programs.Maintains positive relationships and rapport with
coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.Reports
to work on time and adheres to schedule maintaining acceptable
patient ratios and work efficiency during assigned shift.Assumes
responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional
development.Assists with and participates in quality assurance
program as required.Adheres to established confidentiality
standards.Projects a positive and professional image at all
times.Performs other duties as assigned. QualificationsCERTIFIED
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION
QUALIFICATIONSAssociate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an
accredited program.Successful completion of the National
Certification for OTA.Current state licensure or license
eligible.Regular attendance.CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
ASSISTANT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORK ENVIRONMENTThese essential
functions described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the basic functions of a certified
occupational therapy assistant. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
these essential functions.Physical requirements for this position
are classified as medium under the Department of Labor
classification. The employee must be capable of exerting 20-50
pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or
10-20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and/or up to 10
pounds of force constantly (2/3 of the time) to move objects,
equipment and/or residents. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop,
kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment or
controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift and perform
medium to maximum transfer assists with residents. The employee is
required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to
assess resident safety and ability. This position is classified as
a Category 1 for the purpose of exposure determination under the
OSHA Regulations regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to
Blood borne Pathogens (29CFR 1910.1030). Category 1 is defined as
all procedures or job- related tasks that involve an inherent risk
for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or
tissues, or a potential for spills and/or splashes of blood or body
fluids. The use of protective equipment and measures is required
for every employee engaged in Category 1 tasks.PI186825135
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