What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN position at Advocate Aurora?
Major Responsibilities:
- Participates in Professional and Organizational Development
- Develops and implements personal and professional goals and promotes professional growth.
- Assists in the ongoing development of the Rehab Services department and program through defining the philosophy and objectives, performance improvement, policy and procedure development, marketing, etc. as requested. Participates in one Rehab work group. Assists in professional growth of co-workers through providing cross training and program development (i.e. conducts one inservice/year, acts in mentor role, etc.).
- Participates in two department and/or hospital education, promotion and/or advocacy activities within the community.
- Maintains an Efficient and Effective Work Schedule
- Maintains workload that is consistent with other staff members including distribution of patients to other staff. Willingly accepts new patients and assignments.
- Utilizes allotted time and resources effectively to accomplish goals. Able to prioritize and/or reorganize workload in response to stat or heavy workload. Offers assistance to coworkers during times of fluctuating census. Able to perform several tasks simultaneously.
- Effectively solicits help from others when necessary. Initiates correction of minor problems as they occur.
- Completes documentation according to established guidelines.
- Submits appropriate charges by 9:00 am of the following business day (exception – end of month charges by end of day).
- Provides Clinical Cervices
- Implements treatment plans established by the Occupational Therapist appropriate to the population served. Develops and implements treatment plans appropriate to the population served.
- Provides therapeutic intervention appropriate to the population served. Performs technical skills appropriate to the population served.
- Monitors patient progress and informs the Occupational Therapist of a change in patient status. Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, modifies therapeutic intervention as needed and appropriate for the population served.
- Communicates with patient and family in a manner that can be understood by the population served. Provides education appropriate to the population served.
- Participates in team approach to treatment.
- Participates in discharge planning appropriate to the population served. Provides clinical supervision of Aide as appropriate in the delivery of patient care.
- Job Specific Competencies
- Job Knowledge
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills Keeps abreast of current developments
- Acts under supervision of PT for plans of care Displays understanding of how job relates to others Uses resources effectively
- Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment Manages competing demands
- Accepts criticism and feedback
- Changes approach or method to best fit the situation Organization Support
- Follows policies and procedures
- Supports organization's goals and values Displays commitment to excellence
- Actively participates in process improvement activities Patient Care
- Follows plans of care developed by PT
- Monitors, documents and discusses patient’s response/ongoing progress with evaluating therapist Bases care decicions on plan of care
- Provides and documents ongoing patient/family/caregiver education
- Quality
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness Applies feedback to improve performance Reports potentially unsafe conditions
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality Practices infection control and universal precautions
- Teamwork
- Balances team and individual responsibilities Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views Gives and welcomes feedback
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit Puts success of team above own interests
- Provides clinical supervision of students, as appropriate, in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates competency in Inpatient, Acute, and one additional program.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist Assistant by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Education Required:
Completion of an Accredited in Occupational Therapist Assistant Curriculum with skills competency and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of the Occupational Therapy profession
Experience Required:
Knowledge of the occupational therapy profession as normally acquired through academic experience, clinical affiliations and/or previous work experience in the field
Demonstrated competence in the care of populations served which may include neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
NA
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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