Therapy Positions

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT,  HAVE TAKEN THE NBCOT EXAM OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for implementing treatment programs established by the Occupational Therapist in accordance with all state and federal regulations. Collaborates with center staff to promote the highest possible physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for the patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screens, and makes recommendations based on observations of assigned patients as needed.

• Implements established occupational therapy treatment plans to meet each patient’s needs.

• Collaborates/communicates effectively with other center team members to ensure optimal patient care and progress.

• Prioritizes responsibilities to ensure effective clinical operations.

• Demonstrates ability and willingness to attain productivity benchmark.

• Completes documentation/billing timely, and accurately. Ensures MD orders are obtained according to company policy and procedures.

• Willingly accepts the supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistant students as requested according to state, federal, and Occupational Therapy Practice Act guidelines.

• Reports all instances of abuse or neglect or other concerns to management.

• Attends and participates in orientation, training, and in-service education, and staff meetings. Ensures all mandatory training is completed on time.

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by appropriate MFA management.

• Complies with pertinent laws, regulations, and MFA policies and procedures. Complies with AOTA code of ethics and State Practice Act.

• Performs duties in accordance with the MFA Corporate Compliance program.

• Takes an active role in the center’s safety and health programs.

• Is supportive of the state survey process, responding in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Acts with integrity on all matters. Demonstrates uncompromising adherence to ethical principles and organizational values.

• Remains professional in appearance, dependability, and interactions with others. Follows through on commitments

PREREQUISITES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES JOB DESCRIPTION:

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

• Must hold an occupational therapy assistant licensure as outlined by the Virginia Board of Medicine.

• Must have an associates degree.

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must demonstrate effective problem-solving skills