Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN

Job Summary: The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position will be responsible for daily patient physical therapy treatment involving frequent phone and in person interaction with both patients and physicians. The COTA will provide patient care as prescribed by the referring physician and based on the evaluation, assessment and plan of care designed by an Occupational Therapist. The COTA will participate in patient education services as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

• Daily patient physical therapy treatment as prescribed by an evaluating Occupational Therapist.
• Participate in treatment plan review and ongoing patient care reassessments.
• Accurate documentation to ensure timely and correct billing.
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with patients and physicians.
• Provide necessary educational services and participate in facility in-service activities.
• Work to ensure a safe and clean working environment, including physical plant, equipment maintenance and supply inventory upkeep.
• Assumes any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the department manager.

• State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure required.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.
• Possess a current BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a friendly and professional manner with both patients and physicians.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to accurately document information for billing purposes.
• Computer experience in windows, spreadsheets, and word processing preferred.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care