About this opportunity
Brothers of Mercy lists this COTA Full Time opportunity in clarence, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary Range $22.00 - $31.00 Hourly
nPosition Type Full Time
nJob Shift Day
nDescription
nThe COTA/OTA is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and the compliance to all professional standards. A review of performance will be conducted on a yearly basis. OTA’s will be indirectly supervised by a OTR, will carry out treatment plans as established by the OTR, and will have documentation signed by the OTR.
nEssential Duties:
nnnProvides treatment for the residents who demonstrate disorders of musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders and transfer/gait deficits. Treatment will only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician.
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nnResponsible for the completion of all necessary documentation which includes but is not limited to the following items: ( All documentation will be co-signed by the OTR).
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nnDaily Treatment Encounter Note (TENS)
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nnDischarge recommendations
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nnAll other required forms as designated by the facility..
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nnResponsible for attending all required facility meetings as directed by DOR, ADOR or supervisor which includes but is not limited to: Medicare Meeting, Care Plan Meeting, Patient/Family Team Meetings, patient staffing meetings and in-services.
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nnDevelop programs appropriate to the needs of the residents in the facility to assist them in achieving their highest feasible level of functioning.
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nnAssist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain and maintain state, federal, and other appropriate certifications.
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nnEmploy and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Residents Rights Guidelines.
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nnResponsible for the appropriate scheduling of residents on caseload in addition to all required in-services and meetings.
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nnResponsible to maintain or exceed productivity levels and will inform the DOR/ADOR if productivity consistently falls below or exceeds level to indicate the need for additional staffing or for assistance in screening and identifying residents in need of OT services.
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nnPresent themselves in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct, professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility.
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nnWill carry out other duties as assigned by the DOR/ADOR or supervisor.
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nnWill work with safety in mind at all times:
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nnAssures that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing duties.
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nnReport all hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor.
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nnFollow established fire safety policies and procedures.
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nnAssures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clear, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
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nnKeep work/assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as: unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.
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nnParticipate and assist in departmental studies and projects as directed.
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nnIs aware of the Resident Abuse Law and his/her responsibilities related to such.
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nnAssist with resident/patient assignment as deemed necessary by DON.
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n nQualifications
nCompletion of 2 year Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program. Maintain State Licensure
nMust possess the ability to:
nnnRelate to and work with ill, disabled elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
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nnFollow written and oral instructions; make independent decisions; accept direction and corrective comments
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nnDeal tactfully and work harmoniously with personnel, resident’s, family members, and visitors
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nnSeek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
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nnFunction independently
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nnBe flexible, and demonstrate personal integrity
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Worksite address
clarence, NY, 14031, US
Who can apply
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