Cota Job Description
Cota
provides occupational therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Cota Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective cota job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included cota job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Observing and writing down the details of the patients' progress and distributing this information back to the therapist
Examining these reports, evaluating the patient's condition at that point, and adjusting the treatment if needed
Helping patients with poor social skills and learning disabilities
Teaching patients how to use special equipment to assist with daily function
Supervising patients' activities to ensure they are done properly
Reporting the patient's progress to Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Follow treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles
Aiding in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments
Helping clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations
Following treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques, monitoring activities to make sure they are performed correctly and providing encouragement
Cota Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Cota
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, AHA, BCLS, HCP
Education for Cota
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the cota job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associates, Occupational Therapy, Graduate, Education, School of Occupational Therapy, Technical, Military, Healthcare, Therapy
Skills for Cota
Desired skills for cota include:
Guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Practices and procedures the laws
Regulations
Indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques
Occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments
Evidence-based practice
Complex neurologic injury and neuro-rehabilitation techniques
Complex neurologic injury and orthopedic rehabilitation techniques
Assessment and treatment of physical problem solving and decision-making skills
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Desired experience for cota includes:
Maintaining patient occupational therapy records by recording client's progress for use by the occupational therapist
Helping clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities to prepare meals or to use public transportation and increase their independence
Following treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles
Monitoring activities to make sure they are performed correctly
Providing encouragement, bringing treatment that is not having the intended effect to the attention of the therapist
Monitoring patients' activities, record progress and document billing
Cota Examples
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Cota Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of cota. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for cota
- Entering daily progress notes and billing
- Working in collaboration with Occupational Therapists (OT) to establish a rehabilitation plan
- Reporting the patient's progress to the Occupational Therapists (OT)
- Work in collaboration with Occupational Therapists (OTs) to establish a rehabilitation plan
- Instructs other health team personnel, when appropriate in certain areas of occupational therapy including activities of daily living, in which they may work with the patients
- Demonstrates clinical ability to implement the treatment program within the plan of care outlined by the occupational therapist in accordance with patient response to treatment and/or change in patient medical status to maximize outcomes
- Maintains written/electronic documentation which meets or exceeds the standard established for the facility by the organization for all clinical services rendered including documentation of changes in a patient's status, cancellations and the treatment intervention administered
- Administers treatments as discussed in the plan of care involving application of physical agents, and manual techniques to improve and maintain function
- Measures and monitors effects of treatment at various stages and confers with occupational therapist to adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit and outcome
- Recommends and teaches the use of assistive devices and equipment to patients and families
Qualifications for cota
- Licenses Occupational Therapist Assistant - SC
- Ability to work in a fast-paced tem environment
- Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Active New York State Occupational Therapy Assistant certification
- Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from and accredited program in Occupational Therapy
- Previous Hand and upper extremity experience HIGHLY preferred
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Cota Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a cota. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for cota
- Observes records and reports on patient progress, reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition
- Reports critical changes directly to Patient Care Manager and/or Occupational Therapist
- Provides accurate and current documentation
- Participates in monthly case conferences
- Consistently meets productivity expectations
- Participates in Performance Improvement studies as requested
- Attends staff meetings, offers in-services as requested
- Maintains education to expand expertise and current knowledge
- Expertise in outpatient or home health care of Orthopedic and Stroke patients
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program with a minimum of an associate’s degree
Qualifications for cota
- Must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Kentucky
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) with associates degree as an occupational therapy assistant
- New graduate entry level or any amount of experience in occupational therapy assisting is acceptable
- Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy assisting from an accredited occupational therapy program, approved by AOTA
- Maintains current licensure/registration/certification and provides the hospital with proof of indicated requirements
- Must possess a valid Florida occupational therapy assistant certification
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Cota Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a cota. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for cota
- Supervise the month close activities of all entities managed by COTA and ensure all close activities are performed as per standard checklist
- Responsible for timely month, quarter & yearly close process, audit support, management reporting, control & compliance
- Drive efficiency in the close process in terms of efforts and timelines to ensure business and controllership get proper time for analysis of financial numbers before presentation to Auditors
- Drive eReconciliation process to improve quality of account reconciliations
- Work closely with Regional Treasury team and drive specific Programs/ Projects aligned with Business needs(Supplier Finance, Distributor Financing, Fx Hedging etc), policy implementation, best practice sharing
- Supervise the Trade (Bank Guarantee, LC) and Non Trader(Cash Management) day to day activities jointly with the Treasury Manager
- Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner
- Performs feeding observations as recommended by the Occupational Therapist or other team member
- Seeks guidance, as necessary, for the performance of duties
- Observes, records and reports to the Occupational Therapist the residents condition, reactions and responses to treatment
Qualifications for cota
- Previous experience in an acute care setting or outpatient setting
- Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of Arizona
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Provider certification
- Assist supervising therapist in coordination of total patient care including interdisciplinary communication with other health care providers, office and physician
- Obtain continuing education to improve care by broadening knowledge of changes in health care delivery
- Perform selected therapy procedures and techniques of patient care in accordance with accepted standards of practice as set forth by the appropriate discipline-specific licensure authority
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Cota Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of cota. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for cota
- Assessing patients and developing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other clinicians
- Assist patients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
- Assist patients with exercises that increase strength and dexterity, visual acuity, and the ability to discern patterns
- Follow medical practices policies related to compliance, safety, and infection control
- Works under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) to plan, implement, or administer age appropriate therapy activities that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments
- Administers treatment according to established treatment plan and procedures
- Evaluates effectiveness of therapy interventions and revises plan of care due to response of participant or lack of progress in conjunction with OTR/L
- Instructs, or assists in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment
- Assists with ordering adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment
- Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of occupational therapy treatment procedures
Qualifications for cota
- Communicate effectively with staff, patients and/or family concerning the needs of the patient
- Travel to other branch offices, parent office and/or patient’s homes
- Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance
- Associate's degree and Connecticut COTA eligible
- Associates of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy school
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Cota Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of cota. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for cota
- Performs duties in accordance of and under the direction/supervision as defined by the Agency’s Organization chart
- Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms
- May act as a Clinical Instructor for COTA students
- Current COTA License for the state in which you are working
- Demonstrating competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the age of the patient served, and maintains a knowledge of growth and development with an understanding of the range of treatment by diagnosis
- Current Florida COTA license
- Assists supervising therapist with rendering rehabilitative treatment according to the established plan of care with appropriate duration and intensity
- Play a vital role in assisting students ages 6-21 to successfully participate in school and realize their fullest potential
- Collaborate within clinical services groups and IEP teams
- Perform screenings and evaluations, develop treatment plans and provide direct and consultative services
Qualifications for cota
- State of Texas License and Certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- 1-2 years Licensed COTA experience
- Must be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Massachusetts
- Requires 1 year of experience as a COTA or PTA
- Associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited school
- Current state Occupational Therapist Assistant license