PRN - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

About the role

Under general supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, the COTA plans and conducts occupational therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of exercises and treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the department and regulatory governing bodies and as directed by the therapist
• Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control
• Supervises students as assigned
• Affords assistance in requisition, care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
• Enhances professional development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, etc
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program required
• Experience: none required, prior therapy experience preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Current license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant required. Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing & walking
• Occasional: reaching, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting
• Visual and hearing acuity required
• Work is inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature
• Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens