[Hiring] Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant @RiverKids Pediatric Home Health

Role Description

The Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA or OTA) is a qualified professional under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) who performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the OT.

• Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports.
• Participate in educating the patient and family, as well as in in-service programs.

Essential Functions

• Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified OT in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to:
  • Restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances.
  • Diminish or correct pathology.
  • Promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
• Design/adapt equipment and living environment.
• Fabricate devices to assist and improve function, independence, and participation where possible.
• Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to:
  • Improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function.
  • Teach compensation measures.
• Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist, document observed information in patient records and prepare clinical notes.
• Assist with preparation of progress reports.
• Maintain and submit documentation as required by the agency.
• Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities.
• Act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
• Effective clinical problem solving skills:
  • Identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner.
  • Develop sound and innovative action plans.
  • Execute action plans on timely basis.
  • Ensure appropriate results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of associate degree program conferring the title of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Valid license in the State of Texas.