Job Description

Locations: Holbrook Decatur-GA

Corp. is a division of TransPerfect focused on outcome based rehabilitation solutions: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing quality direct patient treatment in all levels of care. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant implements treatment plans developed by a registered Occupational Therapist. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is clinically supervised by a registered Occupation Therapist according to the compliance of all professional standards. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant will report to Director of Rehabilitation for all aspects of corporate operations.

DESCRIPTION

• Perform services as stated within the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant scope
• Responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within Occupational Therapy Assistance scope of practice upon receiving Physician order and completion of evaluation
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Responsible for the objective screening of residents
• Complete all necessary medical documentation
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy(OT) to develop programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) / OT co-signature and supervision requirements
• Attend all required meetings including care planning, staff meetings and family meetings
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Resident Right Guidelines
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures
• Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand
• Push/Pull up to 300lbs, stand, sit, sustained squatting, repetitive stooping, trunk twisting, sustained kneeling, sustained & repetitive forward reaching, stair climbing, walking, grasping, fine motor, lifting
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Ability to clinically collaborate and be receptive to feedback & direction from OTR
• Knowledge of Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
• Knowledge of Medicaid case-mix

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Associate degree or its equivalent
• Certified in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• State Licensure

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior Senior Living Community and/or geriatric experience

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