Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Massac Memorial Hospital

Summary: Provide treatment to assigned patients under supervision of Occupational Therapist (OT) following established plan of care. Work collaboratively with supervising OT & other healthcare professionals & staff to ensure patients reach maximum level of function.

Reports to: Rehab Manager

Essential Functions (Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities):

• Provide direct patient care following the Illinois State Practice Act (ISPA) & department procedures under supervision of OT.
• Communicate regularly with OT on patient progress & any condition change.
• Provide patient and/or family with education & home exercise program instruction.
• Maintain patient records including progress notes, discharges, notes to physicians & required prescriptions & signatures.
• Comply with all hospital policies & procedures (P&P) as applicable for position including employee handbook, department & administrative P&P, goals & objectives for self, department & performance improvement, safety, compliance program, accreditation & survey standards, HIPAA & confidentiality & infection control.
• Keep knowledge and skills current via education activities, in-services and other training.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualification

Education: Graduate of accredited OTA program with an Illinois license (or temporary work permit).

Experience: At least 1 year preferred, in a hospital or nursing home setting

***MMH is an equal opportunity employer***