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    PRN Home Health COTA - Arlington, TX, United States - Your Tailor Made Senior Service

    Your Tailor Made Senior Service
    Your Tailor Made Senior Service Arlington, TX, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provide occupational therapy services and procedures in compliance with laws and regulations applicable to this position and act in accordance with Your Tailor Made Senior Services policies. The Occupational Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by an occupational therapist.

    Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None.
  • Duties/Responsibilities

  • Provide direct customer care that meets department and professional standards of practice, including customer evaluation and assessment, assisting in development of occupational therapy care plan, customer treatment, family/caregiver training, and discharge planning.
  • Evaluates for, recommends, applies, and educates patient on prosthetic, supportive devices, and equipment as appropriate
  • Performs all necessary customer care documentation, including assessments, plan of care, progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges for evaluation and treatment. Documentation must reflect patient status, progress, and changes
  • Schedules and maintains assigned customer caseload consistent with department productivity standards
  • Informs supervisor if problems arise related to the delivery of customer care or caseload volume
  • Ensures documentation and billing are timely, accurate, and complete, including evaluations, re- certifications, progress notes, and discharge summaries
  • Identifies need for equipment repair or upgrade to maintain quality of care
  • Attends and participates in in-service training.
  • Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent customer service and patient care skills
  • Basic understanding of occupational therapy and medical terminology
  • Education and Experience:

  • Associate degree or certification from an occupational therapy program that included course study in anatomy, physiology, psychology and clinical experience.
  • Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking
  • Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
  • Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
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