Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

OTA SUMMARY

A occupational therapist assistant (OTA) works under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist to assist with a patient’s treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

OTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conducts resident screens (without interpretation) as allowed by state practice act.

• Helps residents with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with an occupational therapist.

• Monitors an individual’s activities to make sure they are performed correctly and to provide encouragement.

• Records resident’s progress for use by the occupational therapist

• May assist in scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork.

• Provides training to residents, caregivers and families according to the resident’s care plan.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

OTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree from a AOTA accredited program

• Licensed COTA if required by state law

OTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. 

• Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

• By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

OTA BENEFITS

• 401K

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Paid Time Off 

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events