Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -COTA - PRN

Company: Temple Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Temple
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionTemple Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.
Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
Temple Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Job Specific:
------------- Under guidance of supervising OTR/L: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
------------- Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
------------- Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
------------- Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/L, if needed.
------------- Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/L.
------------- Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
------------- When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient's functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.
------------- Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships.-- Demonstrates professional accountability per AOTA Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
------------- Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.
------------- Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated
------------- The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
------------- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.
------------- Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.
------------- Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.
------------- Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.
------------- Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.
------------- Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.
------------- Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
------------- Assists in maintenance of safe, clean work environment.
------------- Assists in preparation/maintenance of daily treatment schedule.
------------- Develops home programs and instructs patients in the programs as delegated by the supervising occupational therapist.
------------- Provides written and updated treatment/coverage programs for days off.
------------- Performs discharge planning under the direct supervision of the OTR/L (prescriptions, equipment requests, and referrals).
------------- Reports on patient's status at patient care in team conference when necessary.-- (Team conferences should be attended by the supervising OTR/L and with the COTA in attendance.)
------------- Assists in program development and preparation to meet regulatory agency standards i.e. Joint Commission, CARF.
------------- Observes, measures and records the cardiovascular responses of heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
------------- Plans and presents educational programs for department; hospital and/or community.
------------- Provides orientation, instruction, supervision and/or guidance to ancillary staff, COTA students, and volunteers.
------------- May transport patients/equipment to/from therapy gym.
------------- Uses computer system to assist in preparation/maintenance/printing of work list and entering of charges.
------------- Utilizes specialized equipment, testing procedures and/or advanced treatment techniques with appropriate competency
------------- Other duties as assignedQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
------------- Current state licensure/certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
------------- Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
------------- Current BLS/CPR.

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