COTA

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

PRN, Varied shifts

Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health, offers a full range of medical services including emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and long-term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first, every day.  For more information, visit ClaiborneMedicalCenter.com.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provides treatment programs for occupational therapy patients as defined by State Practice Act. Monitors patients' progress and modifies treatment plans as per the physical therapist.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || arobbin2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8110

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provides treatment programs for occupational therapy patients as defined by State Practice Act. Monitors patients' progress and modifies treatment plans as per the physical therapist.

Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria:

• Clinical practice – Administers treatment programs, including specialized treatment

• Serves as a resource person for support staff and other health system staff

• Maintains and updates patient documentation in accordance with professional, departmental, organizational, and payer guidelines and timeframes. Maintains established targets for compliance with chart audits.
• Meets established target for:

• Demonstrates leadership including, but not limited to:

• Completes partnering activities per established targets per month.

• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:            None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:          One (1) year experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:      Current Tennessee Occupational Therapy Assistant license. CPR required.