Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elara Caring • Kokomo, IN

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About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide home-based occupational therapy services. The assistant follows the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist, visits patients and monitors their progress, reports changes to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team, and follows physician orders and the established plan of care. The role includes teaching patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques, coordinating with the care team, documenting each visit accurately and promptly, and helping prevent avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care. The position also requires staying current with healthcare regulations and agency policies. It is physically active and may involve lifting and transferring patients, as well as occasional irregular or on-call hours. The role requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

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.
• Coordinate with the care team to provide 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 current with healthcare regulations and agency policies.
• Travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

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
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed