COTA Full Time

The COTA/OTA is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and the compliance to all professional standards. A review of performance will be conducted on a yearly basis. OTA’s will be indirectly supervised by a OTR, will carry out treatment plans as established by the OTR, and will have documentation signed by the OTR.

Essential Duties:

• Provides treatment for the residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders and transfer/gait deficits. Treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician. 
• Responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation which includes but is not limited to the following items: ( All documentation will be co-signed by the OTR). 
  • Daily Treatment Encounter Note (TENS) 
  • Discharge recommendations 
  • All other  required forms as designated by the facility.. 
• Responsible for attending all required facility meetings as directed by DOR, ADOR or supervisor which includes but is not limited to:  Medicare Meeting, Care Plan Meeting, Patient/Family Team Meetings, patient staffing meetings and in-services. 
• Develop programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning. 
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain and maintain state, federal, and other appropriate certifications.  
• Employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Residents Rights Guidelines. 
• Responsible for the appropriate scheduling of residents on caseload in addition to all required in-services and meetings.  
• Responsible to maintain or exceed productivity levels and will inform the DOR/ADOR if  productivity consistently falls below or exceeds level to indicate the need for additional staffing or for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of OT services. 
• Present themselves in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct, professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility. 
• Will carry out other duties as assigned by the DOR/ADOR or supervisor. 
• Will work  with safety in mind at all times: 
• Assures that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing duties. 
  • Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor. 
  • Follow established fire safety policies and procedures. 
  • Assures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clear, safe, comfortable and attractive manner. 
  • Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as: unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc. 

• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as directed. 

• Is aware of the Resident Abuse Law and his/her responsibilities related to such.  

• Assist with resident/patient assignment as deemed necessary by DON. 

Qualifications

Completion of 2 year Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program. Maintain State Licensure

Must possess the ability to: 

• Relate to and work with ill, disabled elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Follow written and oral instructions; make independent decisions; accept direction and corrective comments 
• Deal tactfully and work harmoniously with personnel, resident’s, family members, and visitors
• Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
• Function independently
• Be flexible, and demonstrate personal integrity