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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

JOB SUMMARY:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A person who is a graduate and meets the requirements for

   certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

2. Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

3. Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.

4. Is licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an

   Occupational Therapy Assistant by the State in which practicing,

   unless licensure does not apply.

5. Two (2) years experience, preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and

   procedures.

2. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the

   patient.

3. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the

   patient's capabilities.

4. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care

   planning.

5. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and

   according to the plan of care established by the OT.

6. Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.

7. Instruct patients and family members in home programs and

   fine motor movement exercises.

8. Participates in in-service education and presents in-service

   programs as assigned.

9. Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.

10. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

11. Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

12. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the ОТ.

13. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.

14. Participate in educating the patient and family.

15. Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist, when acting within the therapy scope of practice defined by applicable state licensure laws.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Director of Nursing, LVN, RNs

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Drive to the patient’s home in greater Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern AND/OR Orange Counties.

• Ability to participate in physical activity.

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

• Heavy liking.

• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.