Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]
Core
Implements and documents individualized treatment programs for patients in long-term care settings, focusing on discharge planning and adaptive equipment instruction.
Role type
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and discharge strategies
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment implementation, discharge planning, adaptive equipment instruction, documentation, scheduling coordination, English proficiency
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Completes and documents assessments with measurable goals; Implements individualized treatment programs; Issues instruction on adaptive equipment; Communicates with therapists regarding patient status; Participates in discharge planning and family teaching; Coordinates patient schedules with team members; Documents patient charges and attendance.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, clinical staff