Restorative PTA / Cota

2626 Walker Rd.

Chattanooga, TN 37421

423-490-1599

Restorative PTA/COTA Job Summary:

Provides restorative programs for residents as assigned. Provides therapy delegated programs that are taught and supervised by therapy and are beyond the scope and practice of a CNA. This position is a nursing and therapy function and reports directly to the restorative coordinator or a position in the therapy department. This position works closely with nursing and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to see residents receive their programs as planned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Knowledge and skills in basic restorative nursing/therapy principles and practices

• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team

• Reliable, good judgment and takes initiative

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions, able to write in English

• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and have manual dexterity

• Understands and embraces the facility restorative philosophy

• Communication, organizational, and documentation skills

• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility

Job Duties:

• Provides restorative programs:

• ROM; Ambulation

• Bed mobility, positioning, and transfer techniques

• Application of orthotics, braces, cones, prosthetic devices, and care of limbs where applied

• Assistive feeding devices and Restorative Dining techniques (cueing and swallowing)

• Activity of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene)

• Incontinent management

• Transfer

• Communication

• Topographical orientation with the use of a wheelchair

• Participates in restorative dining program, directs CNAs about resident restorative dining programs.

• Documents program completion daily and narrative progress notes as required by facility policy.

• Attends restorative meetings and care plan conferences.

• Reports unusual problems regarding resident care to nursing staff and/or supervisor immediately: pain, refusals, falls, etc.

• Reports malfunctioning or improperly fitting equipment and equipment needs to therapy and restorative coordinator.

• Places preventative/pressure relief mattresses and wheelchair cushions as directed by Supervisor.

• Offers suggestions and provides input into development of interdisciplinary plans of care.

• Assists with general orientation and on-going restorative in-services.

• Participates in the facility Quality Improvement Program as directed by Supervisor, and reports areas needing improvement.

• Keeps skills current and enhances present skills by attendance to in-services and seminars.

• Performs therapy delegated tasks under the direction and supervision of therapy.

• Assures Resident Safety