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COTA

Description

COTA 

Full-time, Day shift, weekends, and holidays included

AFSCME - Union

Posted: January 31, 2023

Purpose:
Assists OTR/L in the assessment and delivery of Occupational Therapy care, per treatment plan, as ordered or referred by a physician. Appropriate care includes patient and family education and working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

  • Implements appropriate OT treatment to referred patients according to established goals.
  • Administers appropriate structured OT assessment to referred inpatients and outpatients.
  • Responds to requests for OT services per physician's order and initiate referral when indicated.
  • Assists in maintaining and completing appropriate OT/TR service-related records and forms, including inventory, medical records, and billing.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary conferences/treatment planning meetings to facilitate quality patient care and operations of the PM&R Department.
  • Provides information concerning the patient's involvement in treatment upon his/her discharge from the hospital.
  • In collaboration with OTR/L, interprets evaluation results and treatment plan to patients, physicians, family, significant others, and treatment team.
  • Assists OTR/L in the development of treatment plans, including short- and long-term measurable goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

 

Qualifications

  • Graduate of the COTA program with a minimum of Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy and successful completion of at least three to four months internship of NBCOT Certification examination and current certification, current Pennsylvanian licensure or pending.
  • Experience preferred, but not required. Pennsylvania Drivers License or pending; current CPR certification or pending.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Act 34
  • OAPSA

  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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