Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Per diem Hospitals
Per diem coverage for hospital setting
Summary:
Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by an occupational therapist.
Provides objective data describing patient progress.
Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues.
Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.
Position
Responsibilities:
o Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
o Provides occupational therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the occupational therapist relative to the patient's treatment and status.
o Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
o Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
o Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Required Education:
Required Education:
Minimum of Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the AOTA.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
CPR certification.
Salary:
$30.
46 - $43.
06.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
Performs rehabilitative patient treatments as planned, directed and supervised by an occupational therapist.
Provides objective data describing patient progress.
Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues.
Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.
Position
Responsibilities:
o Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
o Provides occupational therapy interventions consistent with the plan of care and continuously provides input and direct feedback to the occupational therapist relative to the patient's treatment and status.
o Maintains and completes patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
o Effectively utilizes aides and other support staff as appropriate.
o Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient's age, physical condition and cultural needs.
Required Education:
Required Education:
Minimum of Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate degree from a program accredited by the AOTA.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current licensure in the State of New Jersey.
CPR certification.
Salary:
$30.
46 - $43.
06.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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