Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA. University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Position Title

Department: Adult Rehab Services

General Summary

Under general supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), provides occupational therapy services to individuals or groups of patients in accordance with the plan of care.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provides skilled interventions in alignment with the individualized treatment plan as directed by the supervising OT.
• Ensures compliance with system-wide, local, state, and federal regulatory requirements by applying relevant standards and best practices.
• Educates patients and their families about their condition, treatment plan, and strategies for home management.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Attends departmental meetings.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) or equivalent degree for foreign graduates.

Experience Requirements

• No experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current license from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as an Occupational Therapist Assistant required.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of equipment, supplies, Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and discharge instructions to facilitate a safe discharge plan.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and identify relevant clinical data.
• Communicates effectively with patients and caregivers, considering cultural and language needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient's best interest.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, empathy, compassion, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.
• Demonstrates independence and teamwork while maintaining professionalism and civility.
• Proficient in computer applications for patient care and documentation, including EMR systems, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based tools.
• Promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equity.
• Shows dedication to continuous learning through internal and external educational opportunities.

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