Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Munster Med Inn is currently hiring a driven and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who is looking for a great career opportunity with excellent compensation & benefits. Become part of our dynamic team of talented and professional staff.

SUMMARY: The primary objective of the COTA is to assist with planning, implementing, and documenting the patient’s occupational therapy program under the direction and supervision of the occupational therapist. Follow corporate guidelines, objectives and policies to maintain standards of treatment consistent with legal and accrediting requirements

Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Duties:

• Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment.
• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence,
• Follows treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles; monitoring activities to make sure they are performed correctly; providing encouragement, bringing treatment that is not having the intended effect to the attention of the therapist
• Maintains patient occupational therapy records by recording client's progress for use by the occupational therapist.
• Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Serves and protects the occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances occupational therapy practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

• Documentation Skills
• Scheduling
• Verbal Communication
• Patient Services
• Health Care Administration
• Hospital Environment, Teamwork
• Use of Medical Technologies
• Bedside Manner
• Dependability
• Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Flexibility for scheduling
• Understanding of PDPM model

Benefits:

• Supportive team environment and leadership
• Competitive wages
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible after 60 only days)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth and advancement opportunities within and beyond your current role