Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

COTA SUMMARY  Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a program plan developed by a licensed occupational therapist.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:  Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions. Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants. Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques. Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care. Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training. Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments. Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested.  Adheres to ethics of confidentiality. Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs.  Requests supplies as needed. Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants. Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:    Education and Experience:  High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT Two years’ experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred  Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Licensed as COTA/L in State. Other Requirements: Travel as needed Physical Requirements: Heavy work.  Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.