Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), University Inpatient Hospital, Full-time

Job description

Administers occupational therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. This position would be treating Orthopedic, Amputee, Trauma and Brain Injury population. Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week with 8 hour days, 1 Weekend day per month Job Responsibilities: - Assessment and Plan of Care/Treatment - Evaluates patient's occupational performance at discharge according to department policy and procedures. - Collaborates with the supervising Occupational Therapist on a treatment program based on patient/family needs, goals, strengths, age, abilities, and preferences. Consults with physicians, other rehabilitation team members, patient and family to design a coordinated treatment plan. - Performs patient treatment through the use of appropriate occupational therapy interventions. - Re-evaluates patient's physical, cognitive and psychosocial status, in addition to environmental factors, to modify/terminate the treatment program as appropriate. - Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process. - Prepares patient...