Cota

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COTA

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Job Summary: Conducts client/patient treatments in the home setting as designated by the supervising occupational therapist. He/She uses occupational therapy prores to help improve mobility, relieve pain and disability caused by a disease or injury and assures resident safety.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Performs accurateprehensive patient treatments and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising occupational therapist

Measures motor function, balance, coordination, muscle strength, performance and range of motion while assessing the client's ability to function independently

Observes client's during treatments topile and evaluate data on clients' responses and progress and reports to the occupational therapist rmending adjustments and modifications in order to achieve maximum benefit

Reports pertinent changes in client's status to the occupational therapist and clinical case manager

Provides information to the client/caregiver about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives

Enhances a client's strength, flexibility, range of motion, motor control and ce any pain or difort that the client is experiencing

Identify and document goals, anticipated progress and plans for re-evaluation

Helps clients aplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging and assisting clients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory/functional activities, daily living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices such as walkers, canes and other prostheses

Performs manual muscle testing, therapeutic exercises and massage therapy along with using physical agents of heat & cold for prevention, correction and alleviation of disease and injury

Measures fits and requisitions prostheses, orthopedic and other supporting devices necessary for increasing the client's independence

Teaches/instructs clients/caregivers to use orthopedic braces, prostheses and supportive devices

Completes all required forms & records within the designated timeframe as per agency policy

Maintains and ensures currentprehensive documentation of client assessments, clinical records, services provided, reports and other required information

Completes documentation at point of service

Routinely provides assistance to clients which requires lifting, pushing and balancing the equivalent of 50 lbs. or greater

Supports and ads to all agency policies and prores

Assure resident safety at all times.

Educational, Physical, and Other Requirements:

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable amodations. Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee may be required to lift, stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and smell. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

For the safety and security of our residents and patients, employees must be able to read, write, and verballymunicate in English, which is the most universally used language of our resident and employee population.

Licensed by the Florida Occupational Therapy Board to practice as a Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current CPR certification

Meets all continuingcational requirements for a Occupational Therapy Assistant

Knowledge of Medicare regulations and excellentanizational skills

Adnce to agency safety and infection control practices

Must be flexible and capable of maintaining regular attendance

Must meet all local health regulations and pass a pre-employment and subsequent routine physical exam, drug screen and background check

Have a good driving record and is able to travel extensively during all seasons

Must have dependable transportation - You will be required to use your own vehicle for work

Customer/Guest Relations & Communications:

Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONJohn Knox Village of Central Florida, Inc., is a Non Profit prestigious full-service retirementmunity situated on 200 beautiful acres in Orange City, Florida with approximately 800 residents and 600 employees.

Mission Statement:

"Our mission at John Knox Village is to offer an unparalleled experience for a healthy lifestyle throughout our uniquemunity. We provide our residents a responsive healing environment while improving the quality of life for all residents. This is done through a supportive team environment for residents, patients, employees, and clinical staff. We strive to improve the wellness of ourmunity through innovation and pursuit of excellence.'

Vision Statement:

"To be the premier provider and employer of choice for Central Florida."

Core Values: 'HEART"

Honesty

Excellence

Accountability

Respect

Team Work

Top Reasons to Work at John Knox Village of Central Florida:

We offer the following employee benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employer-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Supplemental Insurance Options

403(b) Retirement Plan with Match

Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Banking Services

Employer-Provided Extended Illness

Wellness Program

Free Access to Fitness Center

Discounted Meals

On-Site Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Rehab, and Pharmacy

EOE STATEMENTDiversity creates a healthier atmosp: John Knox Village of Central Florida is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, gic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.