Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Outpatient Therapy Clinic - Prairie Parkway

Full-time: 0.9, Monday - Friday Daytime hours

The Occupational Therapy Assistant functions as an integral part of the rehabilitation team and has responsibility for treating patients requiring services associated with occupational therapy including infants, toddlers, school-aged, adolescent, and young-adult patients.  The Occupational Therapy Assistant is expected to communicate with the therapist and the Interdisciplinary team regarding the participant’s treatment and progress and deliver service in collaboration with the policies and procedures governing the delivery of participant care by department, state licensure and code of ethics standards.

Patient Care

• Utilization of appropriate Occupational Therapy Interventions to produce expected outcomes.
• Utilization of appropriate and timely documentation. Communicates progress and status to participants, and contracted health professionals as needed.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics and state licensure laws.
• Works within Supervision guidelines of Occupational Therapy Assistant in accordance to state licensure laws.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly by maintaining and practicing department policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control.
• Performs as member of Rehabilitation team through joint interventions, communication, quality assurance programs and meetings.
• Manages and provides assistance with tracking of authorizations, plan of cares, and insurance updates

Quality of Care

• Assists and advises front desk personnel, management, and supervising occupational therapist in development and implementation of quality occupational therapy services, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates with other staff and caregivers to provide optimal care to patient including care coordination, patient care conferences, and scheduling and coordinates with occupational therapist

• Graduation from an accredited, Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• 2+ years of experience working with Pediatric populations preferred

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

• Licensed by the state of Iowa

• Preferred Certification/Registration:

• Maintains current CPR status.

• Maintains current Mandatory Child/Adult Abuse Reporter status.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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