Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides jobs in Iowa

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Position Summary
- Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, provides occupational therapy tests and procedures in caring for neonatal through geriatric patients. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
Position Responsibilities
- Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  - Provides in-service education and community education within scope of knowledge base.
  - Assists in the implementation of quality improvement programs.
  - Participates in the development of service operations and policies and procedures.
  - Attends department meetings or service related meetings as assigned.
  - Complies with established policies and standards of Mary Greeley Medical Center.
  - Performs occupational therapy tests and treatments as established in the treatment plan by a registered occupational therapist.
  - Provides patient, family/significant other and patient care team education.
  - Collaborates with other health care team members in coordinating overall patient care program.
  - Monitor’s patient’s response to treatment and modifies treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with OTR.
  - Implements and modifies treatment plans under OTR supervision
  - Reports observations and patient’s responses to service to OTR and other teams member’s as directed.
  - Recommends to OTR the termination of services.
  - Complies with the Iowa Administrative Rules for Licensure of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants [Chapter 206.8(5)] ensuring OT participation in treatment including direct face-to-face patient contact every twelfth visit or 60 calendar days, whichever comes first, for all patients regardless of setting and must document each visit.
  - Supervises OT aides and volunteers, Level I and II OTA Fieldwork students.
  - Documents in every chart the name of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
  - Graduation from an AOTA approved occupational therapy assistant education program.
  - Successful completion of the certification process for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
  - Possession of license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant issued by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
  - Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire, and must maintain throughout employment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
  - None Specified
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Knowledge of occupational therapy theory, anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, exercise physiology, human development, learning and human behavior.
  - Knowledge of occupational therapy equipment, counseling techniques, and medical record and report preparation and maintenance.
  - Skill in providing professional occupational therapy services and treatments including the use of good communication techniques, teaching precepts and complex problem-solving.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - None Specified

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