Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Outpatient Neuro.

MedStar Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team at Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital!

As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will provide direct occupational therapy services to patients including treatment, training, and equipment recommendations under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist. Occupational Therapy Assistants provide ADL (Activities of Daily Living) evaluation under the direct supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. Independently serves as a clinical resource to other staff in areas of expertise. Independently provides staff education, project development, and staff development at supervisor's request. Provides leadership and role modeling for other COTA staff to meet service area needs.

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Primary Duties:

• Provides efficient evidence-based care. Provides patient care duties, under the supervision of a licensed therapist, as it relates to occupational therapy following accreditation guidelines, professional code of ethics, and standards of practice including ADL evaluation/ re-evaluation, treatment planning, DME (Durable Medical Equipment) recommendations and discharge planning. Provides education to patients and their families/caregivers. Accesses appropriate additional information for individualized patient care. Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning during patient care to maximize effective and safe outcomes.

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation to include clinical interventions provided, discharge and equipment recommendations, charges, and prescriptions. Documentation reflects the need for acute rehab level of care to include patient/ family education, training, treatment intensity and duration. Follows Medstar NRH documentation policy. Writes legible conference reports, patient flowsheets, time off checklists and all other written documents in a timely manner. Completes outcome data according to department guidelines.

• Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Meets established productivity targets. Maintains accurate schedules for all patients and professional activities.

• Utilizes professional communication in decision making and problem solving. Uses written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, appropriate to the specific audience. Participates in team conferences and family conferences as appropriate. Collaborates on interventions with other team members towards an interdisciplinary approach. Communicates opportunities for process improvement that impacts patient care & operations.

• Participates in developmental activities for continued professional growth. Serves as a resource and preceptor for new employees and student orientation for the Occupational Therapy Service and team-based activities. Participates in development and implementation of goals and objectives for the program. Participates in in-services and continuing education programs. Disseminates continuing education information to staff and students. Participates in ongoing clinical and administrative system development, data collection, and process improvement. Participates in peer review, program evaluation, and process improvement activities regularly and for special projects. Assists in developing, revising, or reviewing treatment guidelines in specialty areas. Serves as Clinical Instructor for COTA students and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Associate degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

• DC (District of Columbia) licensure or eligibility for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• BLS (Basic Life Support).

• 1-2 years Clinical experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting preferred.