Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Job Description
All Care Therapies is currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Outpatient clinic! We are looking for a clinician to deliver compassionate care to our pediatric patients, contribute to the multidisciplinary team, and collaborate with families to deliver a plan of care as developed by a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Perks and Benefits:
Why Join Us?
COTA Responsibilities:
Treat pediatric patients by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist (OTR).
Monitor a pediatric patient's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragement.
Contribute to meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for patients.
Document pediatric patient’s weekly progress in appropriate records.
Instruct pediatric patients, their families and any other caregivers in skills and techniques of the patient's treatment program, under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Demonstrate exercises that can help pediatric patients better perform everyday tasks and relieve pain.
Complete all clinical notes in a timely manner using the company’s EMR system.
Verifies client information by interviewing client, reviewing, and recording medical history, confirming purpose of treatment.
Follows treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles.
Monitors activities to make sure they are performed correctly and provides encouragement, bringing treatment that is not having the intended effect to the attention of the therapist.
Maintains pediatric patient's occupational therapy records by recording client’s progress for use by the occupational therapist.
Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Serves and protects the occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
Qualifications
Current NV Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.
Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current CPR certification
At least one year of pediatric experience is preferred but not required.
Willingness to participate in continued education courses.
Compassionate and caring demeanor.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Possess good time management skills.
Additional Information
Office location: 3920 W Charleston Blvd suite Y and Z, Las Vegas NV 89102
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All Care Therapies is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.