What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA position at The Center at Arrowhead?
About Us:
The Center at Arrowhead is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patients transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Purpose of Your Job Position
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides direct rehab care in occupation therapy to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in accordance with all applicate laws and regulations.
Job Functions
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow the treatment plan for patients under the direction of the supervising OT
- Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, to include short term and long term goals
- Verify patient information and confirm purpose of treatment
- Monitor each movement to ensure the patient is performing them properly to avoid new/further injuries
- Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Assist the Occupational Therapist in patient development, recovery, and improving skills needed for daily functionalities
- Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance
- Must utilize good body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
Personnel Functions
- Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross functionally
- Report occupational exposures of blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility
Education and Certification Requirement
- Current COTA License
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Must have an active Fingerprint card
- Must have an active CPR card