Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Eden Health•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

Eden Health is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide occupational therapy services to patients in their homes. The role implements physician-ordered treatment plans, monitors and communicates patients’ clinical status and needs, delivers appropriate therapy modalities, and documents care according to reimbursement guidelines and agency policies. The COTA works with supervising occupational therapists, physicians, other healthcare team members, patients, and caregivers to support safe care and optimal outcomes. The position also includes patient and caregiver education, pain assessment and management, participation in case conferences and the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program, identification of environmental and safety risks, and coordination of referrals, supplies, equipment, and community resources. Eden Health describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company with a family-oriented culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Meet applicable state requirements for licensure or regulation as an occupational therapy assistant.
For the applicable education pathway, graduate from an occupational therapy assistant program accredited by ACOTE or a successor organization.
Be eligible to take or have successfully completed the NBCOT entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants.
Meet the stated alternative credentialing, state practice, experience, and examination qualifications applicable to the candidate’s education and certification date, including the specified pathways for qualifications earned on or before December 31, 2009; between December 31, 1977 and December 31, 2007; and on or before December 31, 1977.
For education outside the United States on or after January 1, 2008, graduate from a program accredited as substantially equivalent by ACOTE, its successor organizations, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, or an AOTA-approved credentialing body, and successfully complete the NBCOT entry-level certification examination.
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Provide proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record (MVR) will be checked.
Provide proof of current CPR certification.
Pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement physician-ordered treatment plans for patients on the caseload in accordance with the plan of care.
Review the caseload regularly with the supervising occupational therapist, as established by best practices and/or state guidelines.
Evaluate assessment findings and promptly communicate relevant information about patients’ clinical status and ongoing needs.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physicians according to agency policy.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff about appropriate occupational therapy modalities.
Deliver occupational therapy modalities appropriate to patients’ clinical status, needs, age, and applicable standards of care.
Document care clearly and concisely in the medical record in accordance with reimbursement guidelines and agency policies and procedures.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain management techniques and modalities, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Provide therapy in an environment that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences addressing multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, ongoing care plans, and new problems.
Recommend referrals to other disciplines and community resources as needed.
Obtain supplies and equipment needed to provide care.
Support cultural practices when they do not harm the patient or family or interfere with the planned medical treatment.
Teach, supervise, and counsel patients, caregivers, and family members regarding nursing care needs.
Participate in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify injury risks and threats to life and health in the patient’s environment, including safety and mobility risks, and implement appropriate interventions.
Maintain knowledge of community resources and access appropriate internal and external resources to meet patient and family needs and support outcomes during care, transfer, and discharge.

Benefits

Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings
Employee Hardship Fund
Bonuses program
Employee Stock Program / Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Employee wellness offerings
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing
Financial planning through Unum
Free counseling sessions through Unum
Training and educational assistance
Career advancement opportunities
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person education
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, hotels, and resorts
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin accruing time on their first day of employment
Identity theft protection
Employee Assistance Program
Floating personal holiday
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time status