COTA (PRN) (pacs)

Job Description

General Purpose

To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.

Essential Duties

· Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed

Occupational Therapist.

· Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.

· Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.

· Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional association.

· Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification,

regulatory, reimbursement requirements.

· Supports and participates in department operations and development.

· Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.

· Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.

· Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.

· Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.

· Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.

· Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.

· Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients' response to treatment plan.

· Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.

· Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.

· Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.

· Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state agency.

· Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and programs.

Supervisory Requirements

This positons does not have supervisory requirements.