Certified Occupational Therapist Home Health, Part Time

Brooks Rehab is looking for a Part Time COTA in the Daytona Beach area.

Administers occupational therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.

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 for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary.      


* Manages schedule to meet departmental productivity expectations using sound clinical and professional reasoning.


* Attends staff meetings, program meetings, and in-services.


* Maintains accurate daily billing charges and productivity log.


* Documents evaluations, progress notes, case conference updates, appropriate scores, letters of medical necessity, discharge recommendations, family/patient education, and all other forms in accordance with department policy and procedures. 


* Maintains accurate, comprehensive, and professional written documentation.                                         


* Perform other duties as may be required from management.

Job Qualifications:


* Associate of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.


* Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida. 


* Hands-on BLS Card.


* Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.


* Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.


* Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.

Assures patients, guest, clients, and residents’ safety.


* Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.


* Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.


* Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.


* Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.


* Shows courtesy, compassion, and respect for all customers.


* Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.


* Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical, and legal standards

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