Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife•Lebanon, OH

16h

About The Position

Otterbein Home Health provides Home Health services for the elderly, complimenting already strong independent senior services, outpatient capabilities and clinical facilities at Otterbein. This wide array of services establishes one of the most extensive portfolios of independent senior care capabilities in the state. Otterbein Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency with an established reputation for high-quality services. Otterbein Home Health services are an integral part of Otterbein Retirement Living Communities services portfolio and available to Otterbein Lebanon residents, in addition to residents in the surrounding area. Providing a high level of personalized care, Home Health by Otterbein is guided by Otterbein’s nearly century-old tradition of faith-based ministry, clinical skills and strong community ties. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing rehabilitative care, occupational therapy services for home health patients needing assistance and training in ambulation, transferring, gait training and home exercise programs. This position works under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the Home Health Plan of Care. Shift: Full Time

Requirements

Education - must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) or its successor organizations.
Experience - minimum of two years’ experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with community/home health experience preferred.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification
Must be certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Must possess current license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant from the State of Ohio or made application for same.
Is eligible to take or successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements.
Maintains current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience - minimum of two years’ experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with community/home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs occupational therapy procedures in the patient’s home.
Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process through observation and/or clinically derived surveys in areas including development of perceptual motor skills, motor coordination and sensory motor development and processing.
Assists Occupational Therapist in developing a treatment program aimed at improving the identified areas of function.
Instructs and assists patients in learning and improving functional activities.
Teaches basic principles of body mechanics to patients and families.
Instructs patients and family members on the proper use of prosthetic devices and in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Observes patient’s progress and response to treatment and reports findings to the Occupational Therapist.
Reports changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Modifies Plan of Treatment, as authorized by the physician, after subsequent authorization, instruction and supervision by the Occupational Therapist.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Home Health policies, state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Benefits

Health & Wellness
Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
Financial Security
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.