Harbor Health & Rehab
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Harbor Health & Rehab, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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Job Summary The COTA provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of residents. The COTA is primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
Job Responsibilities
Provide treatment to residents who demonstrate disorders, neurological deficits, weakness, and paralysis; evaluation and treatment only after a written order from the Occupational Therapist.
Screen residents: for new facility residents within 24 hours of admission; for long‑term residents upon receipt of a "Significant Change" form or referral from nursing.
Maintain documentation, including weekly notes, which are co‑signed by the RPT.
Attend all required facility meetings and in‑services, including Medicare meetings, resident, staff, and family meetings, and care plans.
Collaborate with the Regional Manager to develop programs appropriate to residents’ needs, helping them achieve their highest feasible level of functioning.
Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal, and other relevant certifications.
Employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures, and adhere to OBRA Resident Guidelines.
Notify the Regional Manager if productivity levels consistently fall below or exceed the standard, indicating a need for additional staffing or assistance in screening and identifying residents requiring PT services.
Present personal conduct, professional communication, and appropriate dress in a professional manner while in the facility.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager, supervising RPT, and Regional Manager.
Physical Demands
Transfer residents to and from beds, chairs, and commodes, including maximal assist with residents weighing more than 100 lbs. Frequent lifting of supplies up to 50 lbs at chest level and 10 lbs overhead.
Push or pull residents weighing up to 300 lbs in a wheelchair, covering distances up to 200 yards.
Work in a variety of environmental conditions.
Educational / Vocational Requirements
Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education programs each year to maintain certification.
Have 2 years of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a state‑licensed program.
Possess extensive knowledge of department processes and therapeutic techniques.
Vaccination Policy We encourage the vaccine mandate but do accept religious and medical exemptions.
Lake County, IN
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Job Summary The COTA provides unique therapeutic services to enhance the goals and objectives of residents. The COTA is primarily responsible for implementing the therapeutic program prescribed by the Occupational Therapist.
Job Responsibilities
Provide treatment to residents who demonstrate disorders, neurological deficits, weakness, and paralysis; evaluation and treatment only after a written order from the Occupational Therapist.
Screen residents: for new facility residents within 24 hours of admission; for long‑term residents upon receipt of a "Significant Change" form or referral from nursing.
Maintain documentation, including weekly notes, which are co‑signed by the RPT.
Attend all required facility meetings and in‑services, including Medicare meetings, resident, staff, and family meetings, and care plans.
Collaborate with the Regional Manager to develop programs appropriate to residents’ needs, helping them achieve their highest feasible level of functioning.
Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal, and other relevant certifications.
Employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures, and adhere to OBRA Resident Guidelines.
Notify the Regional Manager if productivity levels consistently fall below or exceed the standard, indicating a need for additional staffing or assistance in screening and identifying residents requiring PT services.
Present personal conduct, professional communication, and appropriate dress in a professional manner while in the facility.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager, supervising RPT, and Regional Manager.
Physical Demands
Transfer residents to and from beds, chairs, and commodes, including maximal assist with residents weighing more than 100 lbs. Frequent lifting of supplies up to 50 lbs at chest level and 10 lbs overhead.
Push or pull residents weighing up to 300 lbs in a wheelchair, covering distances up to 200 yards.
Work in a variety of environmental conditions.
Educational / Vocational Requirements
Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education programs each year to maintain certification.
Have 2 years of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a state‑licensed program.
Possess extensive knowledge of department processes and therapeutic techniques.
Vaccination Policy We encourage the vaccine mandate but do accept religious and medical exemptions.
Lake County, IN
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