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Job Description:
The COTA delivers quality resident care under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist. OT services/procedures are provided per the state practice act, and are consistent with education and training.
Areas of Responsibility:
· Effectively delivers appropriate treatment procedures to a variety of diagnoses in accordance with established treatment programs. Treatment procedures will be appropriate to the disability treated and goals established.
· Progresses and modifies resident’s therapy programs as appropriate, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.
· Accurately documents objective medical findings, goals and plan of care according to established department policy. Completes required documentation for all insurance carriers in a timely manner. Takes responsibility that all documentation is properly co-signed by an Occupational Therapist.
· Submits all billing information in a timely manner.
· Assists in annual screenings of residents in the facility, providing recommendations, and assessing for necessity of therapeutic intervention.
· Works closely with other therapists, assistants, technicians and restorative aides in the department.
· Serves as an interdisciplinary team member, consulting with other disciplines to insure optimal resident care.
· Provides an open and communicative working rapport with all residents. Consults with families as appropriate.
· Participates in resident care conferences and in-services as necessary.
· Plans for discharge of residents in a timely manner. Participates in home assessment prior to resident discharge to determine accessibility and safety of living situation.
· Performs related non-professional service necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department and facility.
· Knows and upholds facility objectives, policies, procedures, and work performance reflects these standards.
· Attends all mandatory facility in-services.
· Precise knowledge of resident safety, fire, and disaster evacuation of the facility.
· Orders equipment with approval from Rehab Director.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Rehab Director.
Education:
· Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
· Currently licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Wisconsin.
Physical Demands:
· Position includes lifting, moving, and assisting in the lifting and moving of weights exceeding 50 lbs.
· Position includes walking, bending, reaching, trunk movement, lifting, pushing, and pulling over 75% of the time.
· Position requires vision, hearing, oral and written communication within normal limits.
Environment:
This work is performed indoors, in the rehabilitation department and throughout the facility, but occasionally outdoors or in the community.
Pay: $55,120.00 - $70,304.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
License/Certification:
* OTR (Required)
* COTA (Required)
Work Location: In person
The COTA delivers quality resident care under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist. OT services/procedures are provided per the state practice act, and are consistent with education and training.
Areas of Responsibility:
· Effectively delivers appropriate treatment procedures to a variety of diagnoses in accordance with established treatment programs. Treatment procedures will be appropriate to the disability treated and goals established.
· Progresses and modifies resident’s therapy programs as appropriate, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.
· Accurately documents objective medical findings, goals and plan of care according to established department policy. Completes required documentation for all insurance carriers in a timely manner. Takes responsibility that all documentation is properly co-signed by an Occupational Therapist.
· Submits all billing information in a timely manner.
· Assists in annual screenings of residents in the facility, providing recommendations, and assessing for necessity of therapeutic intervention.
· Works closely with other therapists, assistants, technicians and restorative aides in the department.
· Serves as an interdisciplinary team member, consulting with other disciplines to insure optimal resident care.
· Provides an open and communicative working rapport with all residents. Consults with families as appropriate.
· Participates in resident care conferences and in-services as necessary.
· Plans for discharge of residents in a timely manner. Participates in home assessment prior to resident discharge to determine accessibility and safety of living situation.
· Performs related non-professional service necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department and facility.
· Knows and upholds facility objectives, policies, procedures, and work performance reflects these standards.
· Attends all mandatory facility in-services.
· Precise knowledge of resident safety, fire, and disaster evacuation of the facility.
· Orders equipment with approval from Rehab Director.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Rehab Director.
Education:
· Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
· Currently licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Wisconsin.
Physical Demands:
· Position includes lifting, moving, and assisting in the lifting and moving of weights exceeding 50 lbs.
· Position includes walking, bending, reaching, trunk movement, lifting, pushing, and pulling over 75% of the time.
· Position requires vision, hearing, oral and written communication within normal limits.
Environment:
This work is performed indoors, in the rehabilitation department and throughout the facility, but occasionally outdoors or in the community.
Pay: $55,120.00 - $70,304.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
* Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
License/Certification:
* OTR (Required)
* COTA (Required)
Work Location: In person