Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Adult Outpatient Therapy - Days - Full-Time

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists in the delivery of occupational therapy services under supervision in accordance with state, federal, and professional regulations.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited program with an Associate's degree in occupational therapy
• State licensure with the Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners
• Completed clinicals during the COTA program
• Skills and competency in swimming as appropriate for aquatic therapy treatment
• Previous experience with Lymphedema and/or Oncology population highly preferred; must be willing to train in all areas

Responsibilities:

• Assists the therapist in providing quality service according to state, federal, and professional regulations. Efficiently administers high quality physical therapy care as planned, directed, and supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist with the patient's testing, evaluation and re-assessment. Demonstrates competency in the collection of data by effectively measuring joint motion, muscle strength, tissue integrity, postural deviations and malalignment.
• Effectively instructs and progresses patients on the prescribed exercise program as determined by the Occupational Therapist. Able to recognize the patient's response and adapts treatment plans demonstrating initiative, creativeness and knowledge with the consent of the therapist.
• Prepares all documentation in a clear, accurate, timely, and concise manner according to state, federal, Joint Commission and professional regulations.
• Demonstrates competency in the application, utilization and monitoring of appropriate modalities under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to include but not be limited to: electrical stimulation, ultrasound, TENS, fluid therapy, biofeedback, hot/cold pack application, splinting and lymphatic drainage via pump.
• Effectively performs manual techniques under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to promote optimum tissue healing and range of motion utilizing the following techniques: myofascial release, massage, friction massage and tissue stretching.
• Participates in providing instruction and education to the staff as directed.
• Cleans and records cleaning of toys as it occurs. Ensures delivery of laundry and adequate housekeeping. Wears safety glasses for cleaning and performs procedures per infection control policies of department. Maintains department logs and equipment as assigned.
• Trains and delegates duties to volunteers per needs of the department.
• Assists with coverage of clients in the medical exercise program as needed and/or directed.
• Effectively transitions patients to maintenance programs utilizing all programs and meeting the needs of each individual patient.
• Assists and implements treatment protocols for area of practice (i.e., Woman's Health, Pediatrics). Seeks new program development in order to present quality in-services and public programs.
• Any other duties as assigned by Woman's Hospital.

Schedule:

Full-Time

Monday Friday; schedule will vary

Pay Range:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$25.20 $36.54; based on work experience

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman's is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We're home to Louisiana's largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman's was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we're honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

Woman's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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