Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring • Independence, MO

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About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home-based occupational therapy services. The assistant follows the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist and works with patients, caregivers, and the care team to support coordinated, high-quality care. The role includes regular patient visits, monitoring progress, teaching home exercises and safe techniques, and completing timely documentation. It is physically active and may involve lifting and transferring patients, as well as occasional irregular or on-call hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services according to the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team.
• Follow physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques.
• Work closely with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit.
• Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
• Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies.
• Perform physical tasks that may include lifting and transferring patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed