About this role
The COTA/OTA is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and the compliance to all professional standards. A review of performance will be conducted on a yearly basis. OTAs will be indirectly supervised by a OTR, will carry out treatment plans as established by the OTR, and will have documentation signed by the OTR.
Essential Duties:
- Provides treatment for the residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders and transfer/gait deficits. Treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician.
- Responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation which includes but is not limited to the following items: ( All documentation will be co-signed by the OTR).
Daily Treatment Encounter Note (TENS)
- Discharge recommendations
- All other required forms as designated by the facility..
- Responsible for attending all required facility meetings as directed by DOR, ADOR or supervisor which includes but is not limited to: Medicare Meeting, Care Plan Meeting, Patient/Family Team Meetings, patient staffing meetings and in-services.
- Develop programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning.
- Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain and maintain state, federal, and other appropriate certifications.
- Employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Residents Rights Guidelines.
- Responsible for the appropriate scheduling of residents on caseload in addition to all required in-services and meetings.
- Responsible to maintain or exceed productivity levels and will inform the DOR/ADOR if productivity consistently falls below or exceeds level to indicate the need for additional staffing or for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of OT services.
- Present themselves in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct, professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility.
- Will carry out other duties as assigned by the DOR/ADOR or supervisor.
- Will work with safety in mind at all times:
- Assures that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing duties.
Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor.
- Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.
- Assures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clear, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
- Keep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as: unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
- Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as directed.
- Is aware of the Resident Abuse Law and his/her responsibilities related to such.
- Assist with resident/patient assignment as deemed necessary by DON.
Qualifications
Completion of 2 year Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program. Maintain State Licensure
Must possess the ability to:
- Relate to and work with ill, disabled elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
- Follow written and oral instructions; make independent decisions; accept direction and corrective comments
- Deal tactfully and work harmoniously with personnel, residents, family members, and visitors
- Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
- Function independently
- Be flexible, and demonstrate personal integrity