RiverKids Pediatric Home Health

Role Description The Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA or OTA) is a qualified professional under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) who performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the OT. - Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports. - Participate in educating the patient and family, as well as in in-service programs. Essential Functions - Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified OT in accordance with the patient’s Plan of Care. - Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to: - Restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances. - Diminish or correct pathology. - Promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency. - Design/adapt equipment and living environment. - Fabricate devices to assist and improve function, independence, and participation where possible. - Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to: - Improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function. - Teach compensation measures. - Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist, document observed information in patient records and prepare clinical notes. - Assist with preparation of progress reports. - Maintain and submit documentation as required by the agency. - Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment. - Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities. - Act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs. - Effective clinical problem solving skills: - Identify and prioritize issues in responsive manner. - Develop sound and innovative action plans. - Execute action plans on timely basis. - Ensure appropriate results. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Graduate of associate degree program conferring the title of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. - Valid license in the State of Texas.