COTA (PRN)

August 21, 2024 |

Department: Rehabilitation Dept.

Status/Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days

Location: Hartford, KY

For more information contact: Nicola Grimes, ngrimes@ochcares.com

Qualifications:

• Education: 2-year degree
• Experience:
• Additional requirements / comments / education / experience / skills, registration, or certification:
  • Applicants must have good communication and customer service skills, be personable, organized, self-managed, be familiar with computers and have good time management.

Job Description:

• This position will serve the OC School Contract and will work with pediatrics ranging from Preschool to High School. They will also assist with treatments in the hospital and out-patient clinic environments.

• The occupational therapist assistant is responsible for the implementation of the individualized treatment plan established by the occupational therapist under the direction of the occupational therapist.

• The OTA assesses and recommends, monitors and provides individualized treatment to the patient under the supervision of the occupational therapist.

• Documentation will be complete, accurate and completed in a timely fashion in accordance with state, federal and insurance regulations.

• They are also responsible for the education and direction of occupational therapy assistant students who are providing treatment in the clinic as well as maintaining the physical nature of the department and equipment.

• They will attend ARC meetings and other educational-based meetings to discuss clients.

• Each occupational therapy assistant will demonstrate yearly competencies and demonstration of professional development and maintaining current licensure.

• In addition, each OTA will perform community service, marketing or other duties deemed necessary by the department director.

• May be requested to be member of QI team.

• Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.