Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Per Diem

Job Details

We are looking for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our amazing healthcare team!

Job Description:

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for our CT Behavioral Health Hospital, you will provide occupational therapy services/treatments, program planning, implementation, related documentation, and communication.  This position functions under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist, performs in all treatments and modalities for client’s rehab.  Maintains in constant communication with registered therapists re: patient progress, issues, or changes to plan of care.
• Provides updated care plan notes to OT Manager for meetings.  Attends conferences as assigned.  Updates care plans on a weekly basis.
• Gives professional input for discharge planning under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.  Obtains medically necessary equipment prior to discharge.
• Appropriately utilizes various types of therapeutic interventions including ADL, perceptual exercise, cognitive re-training, sensory integration, retraining and fabrication of orthotic devices.  Seeks guidance from OTR/L when clarification is needed and follows through on recommendations.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication on all levels of patient care with therapists, IDT members, and family.  Communicates with patients and staff in a courteous, respectful, and supportive manner.
• Maintains good working relationships with therapists, consultants, and nursing staff.  Through personal courtesy, tactfulness, and consideration of others.
• Documents in a timely manner according to facility policies including but not limited to, progress notes, interdisciplinary notes, care plans, discharge notes.
• Responsible for achieving and maintaining daily productivity standards. Current standard is 70% (subject to change by Director with written notification).
• Demonstrate proficiency with basic PC skills and ability to document in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Responsible for care and economical use of equipment and supplies.  Reports any equipment problems to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Participates in timely and appropriate continuing education seminars, literature survey, and professional meetings.
• Teaches and supervises Occupational Therapy assistant students as required.
• Monitors on an ongoing basis, assistive devices for safety and good repair.
• Observes safety precautions in the use of therapeutic modalities.
• Uses personal protective equipment when using hazardous chemicals.
• Uses precautions as they relate to infectious waste.
• Uses proper body mechanics in bending and lifting.
• Uses proper safety techniques and complies with all safety policies of the organization.
• Transports patients to and from department.
• Complies with tardiness, attendance policies, and departmental call-in procedures for HHC.

Qualifications:

• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice as a COTA in the State of Connecticut.
• Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a program for Occupational Therapy Assistant required.
• Prior experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be able to lift patients/residents, medical equipment, supplies, etc., >50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Well-lighted, well-ventilated work area.
• Lifting and transferring of clients.
• Constantly on feet standing and walking