Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

I Accountability Objectives:

Carries out therapeutic treatment programs as identified by a registered occupational therapist in accordance with the physician's prescribed orders and maintains documentation as required by the department. Modifies treatment programs as appropriate to the patient's progress under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

II Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.

A. Education

• Graduate of an accredited educational program by the AOTA (Associate Degree Program).

B. Licensure / Certification

• Current State of Michigan COTA Registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

C Special Skill / Aptitudes

• Good interpersonal communication skills to deal effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Teamwork approach, empathy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when executing job duties.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

D. Experience

• See education and certification requirements

III Duties / Responsibilities:

• Implement treatment programs as identified by the supervising occupational therapist.
• Under the direction of the supervising occupational therapist, identify age related differences within the persons served and will adjust treatment style and expectations as appropriate.
• Additionally, makes recommendations to the supervising occupational therapist on whatever treatment style alterations are necessary based upon the patient's physician and cognitive function.
• Maintain all necessary documentation as required by departmental policy.
• Process patient billing as required by department.
• Maintain compliance with reimbursement requirements and authorizations.
• Must be able to meet productivity expectations as determined by management each fiscal year.
• Initiate and encourage good communication and relationships with the occupational therapists, physicians, and other healthcare personnel involved in the provision of patient care.
• Build on existing skills and knowledge through continuing education.
• Adhere to the code of ethics adopted by the department and the profession and to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in the daily operations of the department and contribute to its compliance with regulations and customer service expectations.
• Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
• Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
• In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.
• In accordance with unit or departmental practice, actively participates in on-going education and communication regarding revenue management.
• In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.
• In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.

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