Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

JOB TITLE: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 

DEPARTMENT: Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Department

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Occupational Therapist

Responsible for: No One

Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all hospital departments,

Medical Staff and the public.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, performs treatments and provides exercise instructions and demonstrations for inpatients, outpatients, home health patients, nursing home residents, and school kids.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Experience as a COTA or in the health field preferred, but not necessary.

Education: Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapist Assistant program .

Req. Cert./ Certified in the State of Kansas or eligible for licensure with

Registration: Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

American Heart CPR certified.

JOB DUTIES (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

1. Provides treatment as ordered in a safe, timely manner in accordance with the standards of practice for Occupational Therapy.

2. Maintains equipment in proper working order and adapts the equipment to meet the needs of the patient.

3. Communicates with Physicians, other department staff, patients, and family members regarding patient progress, problems and plan.

4. Documents the treatment in concise format in accordance with Standards of practice.

5. Instructs the patient, family members, or other caregivers in therapeutic procedures and/or exercises to be continued upon discharge.

6. Assists in the referral process when additional services are required.

7. Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.

8. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field.

9. Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a “team” setting

10. Creates a positive, supportive working atmosphere.

11. Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department’s staff.

12. Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change.

13. Displays self-respect and pride in the institution.

14. Maintains and promotes a positive attitude.