Therapy Jobs 360 Logo

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Livingston Montana

Discipline:
COTA
Type:
Permanent
Location:
Livingston, MT
Setting:
Hospital / HOSP
Company:
Livingston HealthCare
Post Date:
02/02/2018
Job Description:
Job Summary:

Livingston HealthCare Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides in-patient care subacute (“swing bed”) care, and home care all of which is under the supervision of the patient’s primary Occupational Therapist.

​Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

1. Provides ethical, safe and quality care for patients per standard of practice set forth in the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct as well as the State of Montana Occupational Therapy Examiners Rules and Statues.
2. Produces timely and accurate documentation of all patient care sessions within 72 hours of treatment session.
3. Produces ethical charges/billing information to office manger(s) within 24 hours of all treatment sessions.
4. Supervision of therapy aides/technicians and of COTA students.
5. Communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist, physicians and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient care and changes in patient status.
6. Attendance of monthly rehabilitation department staff meetings and other meetings as warranted by department manager.
7. Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
8. Accepts accountability for own actions.

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an AOTA credentialed Occupational Therapy Assistant Training Program.
2. Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Montana.
3. In good standing with current state licensing board.
4. Drivers license in good standing in State of Montana.
5. CPR certification – can be achieved onsite at LHC.

About Livingston HealthCare

Livingston HealthCare is the local, full-service medical center in the greater Park County area. We are a top-rated Critical Access Hospital and Level 4 Trauma Center. Our compassionate, respected team of experienced medical professionals offers a variety of services designed for healing and customized to meet patient goals.