Unitypoint Health Urbandale , IA 50323
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
UnityPoint at Home
Part time .50 (20hr/week)
3 - 8hr shifts every week. Rotating weekends and holidays
COTA provides direct patient care for a diverse community-based caseload with the observation of care provided directed by an Occupational Therapist. Provides subject matter expertise and proficiency of clinical best practices and achieve standards for patient satisfaction and outcomes for care delivered.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
Consistently utilizes a patient-centered approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service area.
Treats patients/clients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using specified occupational therapy procedures.
Directs and aids patients/clients in plan of treatment.
Utilizes physical agents including heat, cold, water, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
Observes and reports to the Occupational Therapist and organizational personnel the patient/client reaction to treatment and any changes in patient/client condition.
Instructs patient/family/caregivers in care and use of prosthetic device, therapeutic aids, splinting, and wrapping techniques as needed.
Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and safety issues.
Delivers quality care consistent with Home Health Conditions of Participation, qualifying home care criteria, payor coverage criteria, and providing visits/treatments consistent with the plan of care.
Conducts clinical review of records to include multi-disciplinary review, coordination of care, provided in conjunction with visits and documentation.
Identifies risk for acute hospitalization and proactively prevents adverse events.
Participates in case conferences, in-service programs and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Achieve certification in Integrated Care Management within 1 year of hire. Certification includes completing the Integrated Care Management formal training session, successfully completing assigned computer based-learning modules within 2 weeks of training, and a competency evaluation. Use the Integrated Care Management philosophy, skills, tools and documentation in clinical practice. Demonstrate competency in selected ICM skills annually.
Qualifications
Graduate of State Board approved program for Occupational Therapy Assistants and valid license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Experience with Microsoft Office software applications.
Minimum CNA 75 hour
One year experience in a health care field.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and practices including the ability to carry out the procedures in the home.
ICM Certification
Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.
CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
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Area of Interest: Therapy;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.5;
Department: SN Visits- HC- DM;
Shift: (3) 8-hour shifts every week. Rotating weekends/Holidays;
Job ID: 144458;
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