About this opportunity
MECA THERAPIES LLC lists this Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) opportunity in roswell, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our professional team.
MECA Therapies is the largest pediatric rehabilitation provider in the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to strive every day towards ensuring that our families and their children have access to the highest quality of care in the communities we serve.
Provides Occupational Therapy services to include treatment to individuals age, birth to three with developmental delays and/or diagnosed conditions. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
Licensure from the NM Board of Occupational Therapy.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge and experience in the field of Occupational Therapy
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
Proficient organizational and record keeping skills.
Effective oral and written communication
Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
Ability to train clients, family members and professionals.
Exercise a high level of confidentiality.
Have a valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation available during working hours
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The COTA will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
Providing verbal and written reports of observations and client capacity with technical accuracy
Following plans, objectives and procedures for treatment
Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the person served
Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
Recording and tracking daily progress accurately
Utilizing time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives
Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the child and family
Participating in the planning for discharge of the child and family
Attending Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meetings (TTCM) , IFSP's, Periodic Reviews, Annual Reviews, and Transition meetings as required
CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS
The COTA will be assigned a weekly caseload from the respective program directors for each program they serve by: Carrying a caseload of 30 therapy hours per week equating to 1392 direct therapy hours per year or part time equivalent
Providing services according to child's IFSP
PRODUCTIVITY
The COTA will achieve the expected productivity set by MECA Management. Achieving 90% performance goal
DOCUMENTATION
The COTA will accurately collect data for the child and families served and will ensure that the information is accurate and filed in a timely manner by adhering to the following: Documenting therapy sessions and progress or cancellation note at the time of visit into the MAPS database and is to be submitted daily.
Completing progress notes with team at TTCM meeting
Documenting TTCM meetings
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
The COTA will provide the necessary support, training, and guidance in their provision of services to the persons served. The COTA must also comply with all mandatory trainings identified by their licensing board as well as trainings mandated by their respective supervisor(s) and/or MECA Therapies and adhering to the following: Consulting and provide in-house trainings to other staff members
Maintaining appropriate licensure through the NM licensing board
Attending mandatory staff meetings and trainings
SUPERVISION
A COTA may be asked to provide supervision for Student Interns and / or Observers. Supervision will be provided according to the MECA OT supervision guidelines.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The COTA will maintain quality services for the persons served by adhering to the following: Acknowledging and respecting the rights of persons served at all times
Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA policies and procedures
Worksite address
roswell, NM, 88202, US
Who can apply
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