Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Home Health PRN (Villages) - Brooks Rehabilitation

Located in Villages, FL!  Covering Sumter, Marion Lake, Citrus and Hernando counties.

Administers occupational therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment
• Evaluates patient's occupational performance at discharge according to department policy and procedures.
• Collaborates with the supervising Occupational Therapist on a treatment program based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences.  Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan.
• Performs patient treatment through the use of appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Re-evaluates patient's physical, cognitive and psychosocial status, in addition to environmental factors, to modify/terminate the treatment program as appropriate.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary.      
• Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.
• Attends staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.
• Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.
• Documents evaluations, progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, letters of medical necessity, discharge recommendations, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with department policy and procedures. 
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.                                         
• Perform other duties as may be required from management.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida. 
• Hands-on BLS Card.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents’ safety.
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.
• Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
• Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
• Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Shows courtesy, compassion, and respect for all customers.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards