Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Duties And Responsibilities

Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.

Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing.

Reports to Corporate Director of Rehabilitation and facility Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.

Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.

Report to work on time and as scheduled.

May conduct general activity programs and supportive or maintenance programs.

May make recommendations to the supervising OTR for consideration regarding the resident’s total treatment program.

Communicate with other personnel regarding the resident’s total treatment program, especially to the OTR who will need to make appropriate alterations in treatment program needs for a specific patient.

Maintain accurate records of treatments given and all appropriate paperwork according to the policies of the company with supervising Registered Occupational Therapist to co-sign all progress notes.

Attain an efficiency standard for delivery of occupational therapy services.

Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements

Regular worksite attendance.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Must have Current Occupational Therapy Assistant License Must meet recognized standards of the professional education and qualifications.

Must have basic computer skills.

If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation.

Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.

The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.

Primary Physical Requirements: Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally Lift over 50 lbs: Not required Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Frequently Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Not required Carry over 50 lbs: Not required Reach above shoulder height: Frequently Reach at shoulder height: Frequently Reach below shoulder height: Frequently Push/Pull: Frequently Hand Manipulation: Grasping: Frequently Handling: Constantly Torquing: Rarely Fingering: Constantly Cognitive and Sensory Requirements: Talking: Required Hearing: Required Sight: Required Tasting and Smelling: Not Required Other Physical Considerations Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing are all required.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

This is a physical position, as employee may be required to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Employee should be energetic and creative.

Employee may be requested to perform other duties or tasks that are not listed, but are within the competence and training of the individual.

The employer reserves the right to modify this job description based upon the company needs.