Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Home Health - PRN - Sonoma/Marin

Bridge Home Health and Hospice • Novato, CA

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About The Position

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant contracted through the Organization is responsible to the registered occupational therapist that is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist.

Requirements

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed as an occupational therapy assistant by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status 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.
• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist.
• Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy.
• 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.
• Participates in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Culture: A dynamic and supportive team environment
• Career Growth Opportunities: Various development pathways
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules to meet your needs
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick days
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Flexible Savings Account

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees