COTA

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist:

· Setting: Hospital Outpatient Rehab 90% treatment, Acute and Swing Bed treatment 10% 

· Performs patient treatments per the patient evaluation and treatment plan

· Help all patients reach their maximum potential while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities

· Various diagnosis included but not limited to Adolescent to Adult Orthopedic injuries, post op joint replacements, joint pain, CVA, Generalized weakness, etc....

· Use various treatment techniques to decrease pain and increase mobility/strength/endurance and teach patients exercise techniques/home exercise program to improve their independence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

· Provide therapy services defined in the Occupational Therapy treatment plans

· Work cooperatively with occupational therapists, physicians, case managers, techs and other members of the healthcare team

· Maintain accurate, timely documentation of therapy services in the medical record

· Assist with program development and performance improvement for the department

· Assists the Occupational Therapist as needed

· Perform other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Flexibility to see patients as needed in Outpatient, Acute and Swing Bed areas

(all located in the hospital).

· Team player with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Organized with excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Empathetic and caring to all patients no matter their background.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.

· Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic rehab environment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

· Full time staff includes 1 PT, 2 PTA, 3 OTR, 1 SLP, 2 front office workers

· Documentation and charges on Medhost Software

· Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-12.

· Cafeteria on site or breakroom with refrigerator and microwave available

· Outpatients scheduled every 45 minutes by front office – Avg of 8-10 patients a day

· Dress code – any color scrubs or khakis with collared shirt

· Covid vaccine or religious exemption required

· Small community, rural hospital with a busy rehabilitation clinic

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

· Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

· Current Louisiana State Occupational Therapy Assistant license (temporary license allowed)

· BLS Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to transfer patients with the use of gait belt, sliding board, and/or the assistance of another therapist. 

SAFETY PRACTICES:

· Consistently follow all established safety procedures, incident/accident protocol and precautions or universal precautions when performing duties relating to work area.

· Always follows good infection control practices and is familiar with Infection control policies, procedures, PPE guidelines and guidance relevant to area of work.     

· Practices proper body mechanics and ergonomics at all times.

· Follows established plans, policies, and procedures during emergencies, such as fire evacuation, fire drills and actively participates in emergency exercises/disasters etc. 

Reports all Life Safety maintenance issues, defective equipment, etc. through the Environmental Services work order system.

· Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to transfer patients with the use of gait belt, sliding board, and/or the assistance of another therapist.