COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of an OTR and according to state guidelines.
• Absorb and refer appropriate patients to rehab as directed by the OTR.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress notes in an accurate and timely manner, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR.
• Achieve and obtain MD orders for treatments, re-certifications, and discharges.
• Complete other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings when required by the Supervisor.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Schedule patients as needed based on the guidance of the Supervisor.
• Bill patients for occupational therapy services rendered ethically and accurately.
• Cover other therapists' patient caseloads during their absence.
• Supervise junior COTA staff members or students as necessary.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, facility staff, patients, and patient families.
• Offer in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals, and/or the community as needed.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Adhere to productivity requirements, complete productivity reports, and submit them in a timely manner.
• Contribute to a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner.
• Follow lunch, sick, and time off notification policies as outlined by Facility HR.
• Adhere to all Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).
• SNF experience preferred.