OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Company: Citadel Care Centers
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Citadel Care Centers - OVERVIEW:
Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will perform treatment skills within the scope of the COTA's education in order to carry out treatment plans as specified by the Occupational Therapist. -
RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Provides Occupational Therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
  
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed.
  
• Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
  
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, short term goals, long term goals and treatment plan.
  
• Conducts individual, supervised and group treatment as assigned by the Occupational Therapist.
  
• Monitors patient's response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist if modification is needed.
  
• Maintains acceptable patient care ratios as determined by the Occupational Therapist.
  
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment; trains patient and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
  
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
  
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
  
• Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy Services.
  
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
  
• Records billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.
  
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  • 
    Associates degree in from an accredited institution
    
  • Licensed to practice in the state of Florida
    
  • Current CPR certification
    

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