Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Job at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center, Blue Rapids, KS

  • Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center
  • Blue Rapids, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

OTA SUMMARY

A occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient’s treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

 

OTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

  • Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.

  • Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.

  • Monitors an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.

  • Records resident’s progress for use by the occupational therapist

  • May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.

  • Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident’s care plan.

  • Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

 

OTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program

  • Licensed COTA if required by state law

 

OTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. 

  • Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

  • By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

 

OTA BENEFITS

  • 401K

  • Annual Performance Evaluations

  • Paid Time Off 

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Electronic Documentation

  • Employee Appreciation Events

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