What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Focus Health Network?
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The primary function of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is to provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of the OTR and according to state guidelines.
Job Duties
The primary function of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is to provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of the OTR and according to state guidelines.
Job Duties
- Assist OT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
- Document patient's daily participation and progress on progress notes in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the OTR.
- Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, re-certifications and discharges.
- Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
- Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
- Act as rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
- Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.
- Recognized by the NBCOT as a designated COTA (if state mandated).
- Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable).