POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN position, Home Health as needed.
Supervised by: Staff Occupational Therapist
Job Summary: Works under the direct supervision of occupational therapists to provide physical rehabilitation to injured or diseased patients. Administers treatment plans for patients created by occupational therapists. Assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Basic knowledge of physical medicine, occupational therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
Demonstrates knowledge of occupational therapy modalities.




Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Adheres to standards of occupational medicine practice.
Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with Occupational Therapist.
Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
Assists the Occupational Therapist with the formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Monitors patient activities to ensure they are performed properly, while also providing encouragement
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Performs all aspects of patient

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