COTASelect Medical
Job Summary
COTAs perform patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist, including but not limited to:
- Under the direct supervision of licensed OT, assists with the implementation of therapy plan of care in the Day Room Setting
- Responsible for delegation an direction of support personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services in the Day Room Setting
- Participates in education of patients, families, coworkers, and self
- Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice
- Assists patients to/from mats, wheelchairs, other equipment as appropriate; assist patients with transfer activities
- Assists with patient-related treatment activities as appropriate
- Engages with patients, supporting therapeutic goals in individual and group settings; Task initiation and group facilitation
- Documentation and billing/charging of skilled activities as applicable
- Upgrading and downgrading tasks for patient engagement
- Plans and transports for Community Reintegration Outings
- Maintains the clinic and clinic equipment in a clean and orderly condition
- Transports patients to /from therapy as needed