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FTE: 0.001000

Shift: Varies

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

 

Summary:

The Rehab Services Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy treatment services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT). COTAs shall make sound decisions in collaboration with the OT and within the boundaries established by laws and regulations governing occupational therapy practice. Treatment by the COTA is delivered after the patient has been evaluated by a licensed OT and after the OT has established treatment goals and a treatment plan. The COTA is responsible for carrying out the treatment plan and providing patient and family education as appropriate as well as performing evaluations within the scope of practice as it relates to activities of daily living and function. The COTA will regularly communicate with the Occupational Therapist on the progress of the patient and any changes in patient status. The COTA will use evidence-based practice when recommending and executing treatments and will supervise the education of OTA students when appropriate.

 

Experience/Education Requirements:

Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of an Associate's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum.

License or Certification Requirements:

Current active or temporary Illinois Licensure or ATT letter (authorization to test) issued by Continental Testing or the State of Illinois in the instance of a recent graduate. Current active or temporary Illinois Licensure or ATT letter (authorization to test) issued by Continental Testing or the State of Illinois in the instance of a recent graduate.

 

 

Responsibilities:

Actively participates in designated marketing program (inpatient or outpatient).Assesses the need for changes in a patient's program/goals & makes appropriate recommendations to the occupational therapist.Assist the staff occupational therapist with evaluative progress procedures.Carries out treatment programs developed by the staff occupational therapist, and regularly communicates with the occupational therapist.Communicates effectively (verbal and written) with patients, physicians, referral sources, family and other staff members including documentation in the chart of essential conversations with providers.Demonstrates ongoing efforts to enhance clinical skills. Attends educational events and shares knowledge with others.Functions as a responsible team member to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients and distribution of work load.Instructs the patient/family in the use of adaptive equipment and techniques and provides education for patient/family as appropriate.Maintains timely and accurate documentation that meets all compliance standards and contains personalized patient education information.Meets the following productivity percentage on Acute, Outpatient, and Rehab: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-81.99 (ME), 82-83.99 (M&SE), greater than 84 (CE).Organizes scheduling & overall daily routines within the department.Participates in community and departmental activities that promote of rehabilitation and wellness.Participates in departmental continuing education programs and the departmental quality improvement program and ensures self and team compliance with dashboards and quality indicators.Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Club, inservices, Magnet, chart auditing, etc..Supervises COTA student affiliates.Supervises maintenance of OT inventory & reports results to senior or staff occupational therapist

 

Credentials:
Essential:
* Cert Occ Therapy Asst

 

Education:
Essential:
* ASSOCIATE DEGREE

 

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

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Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

 

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Clorazene, Wexide, Unicide, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally during ADL's when working with patients on toileting, bathing, and feeding. Occasionally during treatments involving wounds.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Whatever hazards that may exist in patient rooms. Minimal.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed to give directions.
Vision: Needed to evaluate gestures and movements.
Smell: N/A
Hearing: Needed to adequately communicate.
Touch: Needed for palpation of musculature and skin, to assess temperature, to distinguish between hot/cold, sharp/dull, etc..

 

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

 

Average Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 35%
Twist: 2%
Stand: 20%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 1%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 2%
Bend: 3%
Reach above shoulders: 5%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist: