Right on the shores of Lake Huron
Job Description
Job Title: COTA - PERM
Unit: Outpatient and Inpatient
Unit Description: 1 year of experience preferred. Graduate of an accredited college offering program in Occupational Therapist Assistant. Must possess treatment planning and evaluative skills commensurate with the level of responsibility authorized by regulatory agencies. Must be able to interact and accept supervision from the Occupational therapist. Must possess good written and oral communication skills. Must display judgments and decision-making skills, based on the level of responsibility and supervision requirements. Must maintain confidentiality of all patient information. Must have the ability to establish and maintain rapport with supervisors, employees and contacts external to the hospital. Under appropriate supervision, performs patient treatment including the use of various modalities like exercises, manual therapy etc as outlined in plan of care. Responsible for following the regulatory guidelines of clinical practice and documentation in Michigan and department policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining the patients charts as per facility expectations. Responsible for maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of patients and treatments as per facility policies. Assists the therapist in updating treatment programs and helps with the formulation of progress notes and progress letters. Responsible for maintaining the gym and equipments in a safe manner and to report any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor. Assists in the maintenance of clean, well-stocked, orderly department. Responsible for maintaining Performs other duties, as requested by authorized personnel.
1-5 years experience
***BA/BS preferred
***Relocation Assistance Available depending on candidate