Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Home Health

Elara Caring•Lebanon, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home-based therapy visits. The role supports the rehabilitation needs of patients by following plans of care established in accordance with Occupational Therapist findings. The COTA makes routine visits, reassesses therapy needs, communicates changes and significant findings to the appropriate care team, and helps maintain continuity and quality of patient care. The position requires travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel up to 50%.

Requirements

Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work.
At least one year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting.
Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel up to 50%.
Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

Implement rehabilitation needs by following the plan of care established in accordance with Occupational Therapist findings.
Make routine visits and reevaluate patients’ therapy needs during each visit.
Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in patient condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, Occupational Therapist, physician, and other care team members.
Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care in accordance with physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Counsel and instruct patients and/or caregivers on therapy-related needs and the therapy home exercise program; request modification or clarification as needed.
Identify and report potential payment or coverage problems to the appropriate Supervisor.
Ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
Enter clinical notes in a timely manner and document ongoing communication and coordination of services with the physician, staff, and other disciplines.