Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Weekends and Holidays.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the OTR, the COTA implements treatment programs for patients with physical, cognitive, or psychosocial dysfunction. The individual in this position is required to appropriately interact with all patients regardless of age or culture and to adhere to the Corewell customer service standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Under the supervision of an OTR, implements treatment and discharge plans. Collaborates with the OTR in determining treatment methods and media, assists with re-evaluating and updating treatment plans. Instructs and trains family or significant others. Meets productivity.

2. Documents patient treatment according to all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards of documentation. Submits charges for services provided.

3. Maintains verbal, electronic and written communication with treatment team, including supervising OTR for purposes of goal setting, active problem-solving, treatment and discharge planning. Communicates observations of patient’s conditions and reactions to treatment.

4. Participates in non-patient care activities including educational events, community outreach, marketing, cost containment, student supervision, staff orientation, program development, CQI. Attends staff meetings. Maintains and improves competence through self-study, attending in-services and continuing education programs. Assists in determining equipment and supply needs. Is responsible for monthly meetings with mentoring OTR to discuss case studies for professional development in order to meet licensure requirements for supervision. Will provide documentation of meetings according to dept compliance guidelines.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

A. Education / Training:

· Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university occupational therapy assistant program.

B. Work Experience:

· Workability: familiar with industrial rehab and ergonomics preferred.

· Hands: familiar with U/E hand dysfunction and injuries.

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:

· Must be certified or eligible for certification with NBCOT.

· Must be registered or eligible for licensure with the State of Michigan.

Primary Location

SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy

Department Name

Occupational Therapy - Troy - Troy

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.03

Hours of Work

varies

Days Worked

Varies

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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