COTA

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist:

• Setting: Hospital Outpatient Rehab 90% treatment, Acute and Swing Bed treatment 10%

• Performs patient treatments per the patient evaluation and treatment plan

• Help all patients reach their maximum potential while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities

• Various diagnosis included but not limited to Adolescent to Adult Orthopedic injuries, post op joint replacements, joint pain, CVA, Generalized weakness, etc....

• Use various treatment techniques to decrease pain and increase mobility/strength/endurance and teach patients exercise techniques/home exercise program to improve their independence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Provide therapy services defined in the Occupational Therapy treatment plans

• Work cooperatively with occupational therapists, physicians, case managers, techs and other members of the healthcare team

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of therapy services in the medical record

• Assist with program development and performance improvement for the department

• Assists the Occupational Therapist as needed

• Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Flexibility to see patients as needed in Outpatient, Acute and Swing Bed areas

(all located in the hospital).

• Team player with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Organized with excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Empathetic and caring to all patients no matter their background.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic rehab environment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Full time staff includes 1 PT, 2 PTA, 3 OTR, 1 SLP, 2 front office workers

• Documentation and charges on Medhost Software

• Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-12.

• Cafeteria on site or breakroom with refrigerator and microwave available

• Outpatients scheduled every 45 minutes by front office – Avg of 8-10 patients a day

• Dress code – any color scrubs or khakis with collared shirt

• Covid vaccine or religious exemption required

• Small community, rural hospital with a busy rehabilitation clinic

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

• Current Louisiana State Occupational Therapy Assistant license (temporary license allowed)

• BLS Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to transfer patients with the use of gait belt, sliding board, and/or the assistance of another therapist.

SAFETY PRACTICES:

• Consistently follow all established safety procedures, incident/accident protocol and precautions or universal precautions when performing duties relating to work area.

• Always follows good infection control practices and is familiar with Infection control policies, procedures, PPE guidelines and guidance relevant to area of work.

• Practices proper body mechanics and ergonomics at all times.

• Follows established plans, policies, and procedures during emergencies, such as fire evacuation, fire drills and actively participates in emergency exercises/disasters etc.

Reports all Life Safety maintenance issues, defective equipment, etc. through the Environmental Services work order system.

• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to transfer patients with the use of gait belt, sliding board, and/or the assistance of another therapist.