Telerehab Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Telerehab Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for delivering effective patient care based on established, outcomes-centered plans, and partnering with the team’s supervising Occupational Therapist(s). All care is delivered in accordance with applicable state practice acts, licensure requirements, and federal and state telehealth regulations.

Effective and efficient care management of telerehab patients:
• Treats patients using ATI’s virtual telerehab platform throughout all phases of occupational therapy recovery, with patients across varied geographic locations, as established by a licensed Occupational Therapist
• Implements regular objective reassessment points to track progress towards goal achievement and/or works with the supervising Occupational Therapist to adjust goals based on patients’ recovery trajectory
• Implements care plans aligned to ATI Best Practice guidelines and evidence-informed care, to achieve predictable outcomes
• Supports the supervising Occupational Therapist in managing his/her Caseload effectively, across the spectrum of each patient’s plan of care
• Completes timely and accurate documentation in compliance with federal, state, and payer requirements, including HIPAA and Medicare guidelines 
• Provides valuable patient education to empower recovery; and regularly updates home exercises
• Meets productivity expectations while maintaining quality of care and adherence to clinical, regulatory, and payer standards 

Implement effective team-based care model to optimize outcomes:
• Partners effectively with the supervising Occupational Therapist and other support staff
• Develops skills with mentorship from the supervising Occupational Therapist to deliver a seamless experience for each patient
• Is a valuable member of the virtual treatment care team, building strong morale and teamwork
• Communicates the roles of the clinical care team to each patient

Minimum Education
Required:
• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant 
Preferred:
• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant 

Minimum Experience
Required:
• 1-3+ years of experience as a licensed COTA
Preferred:    
• 1 or more years of experience in telerehab.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Technical Skills
• Ability to multitask across multiple cases and episodes of care across various geographies
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with telehealth platforms and health management software.
Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and empathetically.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
Professional Skills
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and telehealth service delivery regulations
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to patient care.
• Work with integrity, managing care responsibility and in compliance with state practice acts and payer requirements

Licenses and Certifications
Required:
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant in home-state, and Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Preferred:
• Compact license eligible

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