Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Powerback · Danbury, CT · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$35/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
- Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings.
- Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
- Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
- Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
- Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
- Puts Patient Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
- Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist.
- Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as, but not limited to:
- cognitive skills
- muscle strength
- coordination
- endurance
- mobility
- perceptual abilities
- sensory awareness
- sitting and standing tolerance
- balance
- activities of daily living
- joint protection
- work simplification
- orientation
- physical agent modalities
- low vision
- falls risk management
- medication management
- health and wellness
- community integration and reintegration
Qualifications
- Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
- Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.