COTA - Acute Care
Tenet Healthcare, San Antonio, TX, United States
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
The COTA performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with adult patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the therapist
Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnosis, asking questions when necessary and seeking guidance concerning more complex situations
Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan
Instructs and involves patient, family, and nursing staff in patient's progress and discharge plans making appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
Uses appropriate modalities and procedures demonstrating understanding of the therapist's selection and asking for clarification as necessary
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan
Maintains documentation on all treatments
Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
Provides in-service to staff
Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff
Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel
Provides clinical education for COTA students
Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient problems immediately
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs
Participates in Performance Improvement activities
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant program. Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited COTA program is acceptable.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience needed.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous COTA experience in inpatient/outpatient setting
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State license
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
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The COTA performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with adult patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the therapist
Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnosis, asking questions when necessary and seeking guidance concerning more complex situations
Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan
Instructs and involves patient, family, and nursing staff in patient's progress and discharge plans making appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
Uses appropriate modalities and procedures demonstrating understanding of the therapist's selection and asking for clarification as necessary
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan
Maintains documentation on all treatments
Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
Provides in-service to staff
Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff
Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel
Provides clinical education for COTA students
Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient problems immediately
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs
Participates in Performance Improvement activities
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate's degree in occupational therapy assistant program. Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited COTA program is acceptable.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience needed.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous COTA experience in inpatient/outpatient setting
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State license
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
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