Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Adult Outpatient Therapy - Days - Full-Time

About the role

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the delivery of occupational therapy services under supervision in accordance with state, federal, and professional regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program with an Associate's degree in occupational therapy
• State licensure with the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners
• Completed clinicals during the COTA program
• Skills and competency in swimming as appropriate for aquatic therapy treatment
• Previous experience with Lymphedema and/or Oncology population highly preferred; must be willing to train in all areas

Responsibilities

• Assists the therapist in providing quality service according to state, federal, and professional regulations.
• Efficiently administers high quality physical therapy care as planned, directed, and supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Absorbs and applies the results of patient testing, evaluation, and re-assessment.
• Demonstrates competency in the collection of data by effectively measuring joint motion, muscle strength, tissue integrity, postural deviations and malalignment.
• Effectively instructs and progresses patients on the prescribed exercise program as determined by the Occupational Therapist.
• Able to recognize the patient's response and adapts treatment plans demonstrating initiative, creativeness and knowledge with the consent of the therapist.
• Prepares all documentation in a clear, accurate, timely, and concise manner according to state, federal, Joint Commission and professional regulations.
• Demonstrates competency in the application, utilization and monitoring of appropriate modalities under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to include but not be limited to: electrical stimulation, ultrasound, TENS, fluid therapy, biofeedback, hot/cold pack application, splinting and lymphatic drainage via pump.
• Effectively performs manual techniques under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to promote optimum tissue healing and range of motion utilizing the following techniques: myofascial release, massage, friction massage and tissue stretching.
• Participates in providing instruction and education to the staff as directed.
• Cleans and records cleaning of toys as it occurs. Ensures delivery of laundry and adequate housekeeping. Wears safety glasses for cleaning and performs procedures per infection control policies of department.
• Maintains department logs and equipment as assigned.
• Trains and delegates duties to volunteers per needs of the department.
• Assists with coverage of clients in the medical exercise program as needed and/or directed.
• Effectively transitions patients to maintenance programs utilizing all programs and meeting the needs of each individual patient.
• Aids and implements treatment protocols for area of practice (i.e., Woman's Health, Pediatrics).
• Seeks new program development in order to present quality in-services and public programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by Woman’s Hospital.

Schedule

Full-Time
Monday – Friday;
schedule will vary

Pay

Hourly/Non-Exempt
$25.20 – $36.54;
based on work experience