COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Company: Sigma Inc
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: March 11, 2023
Job Description:
244771 - COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) -
Aberdeen, WA - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Team is looking for an Occupational Therapy
Assistant to work onsite in Aberdeen, WA.
Shift Information : Mon-Fri, Days
Summary :
- Who will provide Occupational Therapy and related services for
patients under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
(OT) while maintaining positive levels of interaction with
facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and
practices of occupational therapy.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities :
- Under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist,
optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in
facilities by assisting in screening and providing input to initial
evaluation of all patients as appropriate
- Provide direct supervision to rehab techs in tasks during group
and individual treatment in a manner that promotes appropriate
utilization of resources and enhances quality of patient in
accordance with state practice acts, federal regulations.
- Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills
through interaction with managers, therapists and other
professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education
activities.
- Maintain valid state license (where appropriate). Maintain
awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational
therapy and the health care environment.
- Understands various relevant payment models related to billing
and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate
means/modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable
goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
- Be compliant with infection control procedures and
environmental safety protocol within a facility.
- Must be able to travel between facilities during scheduled
hours.
- Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including
weekends and holidays. Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings,
and assignments as delegated.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements :
- Prior to beginning patient care, a peer OT must complete a
Competency Checklist.
- Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational
therapy.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel,
Power Point, etc.) Basic Internet navigation skills
- Valid Occupational Therapist Assistant state license (where
applicable)
- SNF experience highly preferred
- Rehab Optima experience preferred
Keywords: Sigma Inc, Tacoma , COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant), Healthcare , Aberdeen, Washington
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