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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Full Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center

#CPR Certification #Documentation #Payroll #Billing #First Aid #Physical Ability #Utilization Review #Patient Screening #Occupational Therapist Assistant

Quick overview

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant will optimize patients' physical ability skills under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, executing prescribed treatments and ensuring appropriate documentation of progress toward objectives. This role also involves communicating patient status to patients, families, and staff, and actively participating in facility education about therapy services.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants and hold COTA certification in Occupational Therapy, along with state licensure/registration where applicable. Required certifications include Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), with First Aid certification being preferred.

associate degreeDocumentationPatient CarePatient CommunicationOccupational TherapyPayroll SubmissionUtilization ReviewGoal ImplementationExpense DocumentationTreatment ExecutionBilling SubmissionFacility Education

Job description

In this role you will be

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, optimize physical ability skills of patients in facilities.
Assist in the screening and initial evaluations of all patients.
Execute treatment of all patients who benefit from intervention as prescribed by state approved referral source.
Ensure appropriate delivery of all treatment to achieve identified objectives including appropriate documentation of progress toward identified objectives.
Communicate patient status and needs to the patient, family members and professional staff.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with facility staff through active participation in education about therapy and company services on a consistent basis.
Attend facility patient care, utilization review, marketing administrative staff/department head, and family conference committee meetings as directed by the occupational therapist.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other healthcare professional and colleagues in the community.
Assist the occupational therapist in the establishment and implementation of goals for facility utilization.
Submit billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
Complete appropriate forms and records as directed.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required

Education:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Licensure/Certification:
COTA certification in Occupational Therapy
State licensure/registration where applicable.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
First aid certification preferred.