Occupational Therapy Asst On-Call
Summary
On-call Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides outpatient therapy, monitors resident progress, and implements care plans under an Occupational Therapist’s supervision in a retirement community.
Westminster Suncoast, a beautiful active living retirement community located in St. Petersburg is currently seeking an On-Call Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for our Out-Patient Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster
Services and its communities.
1. Monitor resident’s progress and communicate with the Occupational Therapist (OT).
2. Responsible for carrying out established resident’s Care Plan and goals as designated by the OT.
3. Assist the OT during resident evaluations.
4. Maintain documentation in system of resident’s activities, record progress and document billing activities.
5. Perform Resident’s Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the OT.
6. Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the OT.
Education and Experience:
Associates Degree from an AOTA accredited program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in states that regulate the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Utilizes effective time management skills.
Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and residents.
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