Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) PRN - LifePoint Health : Job Details

Communicates patient progress or problems to the team, instructs and coordinates with patient's family and nursing staff in follow up programs. Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions. Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation. Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising OTR/ L, if needed. Communicates with support team regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising OTR/ L. Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate. When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patients functional and self-care status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation. Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated. Able to assess patient...Occupational Therapist, Therapist, Assistant, Certified, Occupational, Healthcare, Patient