Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L)

Caring For the Community You Love

Choose a career to make a difference in peoples lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work- Part Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area's 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist and departmental supervisors, the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with the established plan of care developed by a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

Graduate of an approved, accredited Associate Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current state licensure as a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/L)

CPR certification required

Prior clinical or rehabilitation experience preferred

Essential Functions:

Implements the occupational therapy plan of care as developed and directed by the Occupational Therapist.

Provides therapeutic interventions appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, age, functional level, and treatment setting.

Instructs patients and caregivers in treatment programs, precautions, and use of equipment as necessary; documents patient/caregiver understanding and demonstration of instructions provided.

Consistently progresses patient treatment activities and contributes to the development and advancement of home exercise programs within the established plan of care.

Monitors patient response to treatment and communicates relevant findings, progress, or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Documents patient status and progression toward established outcomes at each visit using objective and measurable parameters, in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation and billing for each patient encounter.

Provides skilled therapy services within payer authorizations and applicable insurance, Medicare, and regulatory guidelines.

Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department and facility.

Maintains productivity standards and uses work time efficiently to support patient care and departmental goals.

Working Conditions:

• Stand/Walk -2-4 hrs
• Sit -4-6 hrs
• Bend - Up to 1/3 of time
• Squat - Up to 1/3 of time
• Climb - Up to 1/3 of time

Reach Up to 1/3 of time

Lift - Up to 1/3 of time

• Carry - Up to 1/3 of time
• Push - Up to 1/3 of time
• Pull - Up to 1/3 of time

Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

• Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Right Foot - Gross Motor Function
• Left Foot - Gross Motor Function
• Up to 50 pounds - 1/3 or more of the time

Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

• Standards of Employment:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist collaborates with the Talent Acquisition Manager to manage full-cycle talent acquisition process for positions within the Fisher-Titus Health system.

Collaborates with the TA Manager to execute a recruitment strategy that includes job posting optimization, recruiting marketing channel development, job board procurement, digital and non-digital employment marketing, comprehensive recruitment campaign planning and talent planning.

Assists the TA Manager to identify talent needs and proactively recruiting and sourcing; develop a talent pool.

Utilize social media, job boards and other technical means to source candidates for open jobs via LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, etc.

Lead and participate in hiring campaigns by leveraging employment and college/technical schools and programs such as career fairs, info-sessions, etc.

Be knowledgeable in applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software systems/databases to track applicants through selection and onboarding process.

Provides onboarding and coaching support to leaders and new employees to address departmental and organizational needs.

Liaison between clinical education, clinical students, and talent acquisition to build relationships with educational institutions and develop a talent pool.

Develop and maintain strong relationships/partnerships with local staffing committees, community groups, etc.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time

• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time

• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assesses and manages patients expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time

• Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes