Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $50.00-$55.00 per visit DOE

Alliant Home Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA to join our team!

Benefits :

• Schedule is flexible to allow independence
• Mileage compensation at $.56 per mile
• iPad available, some restrictions apply
• Employees have access to a full complement of continuing-education courses as well as a wide variety of career development opportunities

Please note this position is paid per visit.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

1. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patients functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered Occupational Therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered Occupational Therapist.

2. Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.

3. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered Occupational Therapist any changes in the patients condition.

4. Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.

5. Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered Occupational Therapist. Documents patients response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.

6. Maintains contact / communication with other personnel involved in the patients care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.

7. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.

8. Identifies patient and family / caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered Occupational Therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.

9. Participates in instructing patients family / caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patients treatment regime as delegated by the registered Occupational Therapist.

10. Is supervised by the registered Occupational Therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered Occupational Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, the patients condition, the patients response to services provided by the Assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.

Position Qualifications :

1. Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

2. Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

3. A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred

4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

6. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Alliant Home Health is a clinician and Veteran owned company based in Colorado. Our work environment is social, energetic, and supportive. Our culture supports flexible working hours and growth opportunities. Our employees have access to a full complement of continuing-education courses as well as a wide variety of career development opportunities. We are offering a comprehensive benefits plan to Full Time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO (Part and Full Time) and 401K. Alliant Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.