Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring • Kentland, IN

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About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home care services as part of a coordinated healthcare team. The role follows the care plan developed by an Occupational Therapist, monitors patients’ progress, teaches patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques, and helps prevent avoidable hospital and emergency room visits. The position involves travel between patient homes and assigned work locations and may include 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.
• At least 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 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.
• Travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Perform physical tasks that may include lifting and transferring patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Paid time off.
• 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