Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Home Health

Elara Caring•Lake Ozark, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home-based therapy visits. The role contributes to the company’s home care mission by delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients in their preferred home setting. The assistant implements rehabilitation services according to the Occupational Therapist’s findings and the patient’s plan of care, and makes routine visits to evaluate therapy needs and communicate changes to the appropriate care team members. The position includes one-on-one patient visits in a collaborative environment, with autonomy and flexibility in the workday. The role requires travel within the branch or office coverage area and the ability and willingness to travel 50%. A dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance are required. The employee reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. Compensation is determined based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

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.
Ability and willingness to travel within the branch or office coverage area and to travel 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

Assist in implementing rehabilitation needs according to the Occupational Therapist’s findings and the plan of care.
Make routine visits and re-evaluate 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 team members involved in patient care.
Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to 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 when 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 physicians, staff, and other disciplines.