CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - COTA (PART TIME)

Assists the Occupational Therapist in patient evaluation/treatment; carries out treatment plan under direction of Occupational Therapist.  Assists in preparing the patient, treatment areas, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.  Assists the Occupational Therapist in evaluation procedures; carries out prescribed treatments; implements the plan of care; identifies progress toward goals; participates in discharge planning

2. Educates patient/family in aspects of patient care, exercise, and disease process; adapts written and verbal instructions to patient’s level of understanding

3. Maintains up-to-date treatment records; obtains necessary co-signatures.

4. Participates in Home Health case conference meetings, inservices, and quality assurance activities

Position is part-time (48hrs per pay period); 8hr days

Required Education/Training:          Associate degree in occupational therapy

Required Experience:         Minimum 1 year clinical experience

Required Licensure/Certification/Registration:         Missouri certified or certification eligible as Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA); BLS

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 Preferred Experience:        3 years occupational therapy experience, including Home Health experience