Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health
About The Position
Life-Changing Service Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is committed to providing comfort, compassion, and care to those we serve. Whether at home or in a facility, we hope to enhance the quality of life for your loved one. We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized home health and hospice care with an emphasis on quality and excellence. Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team! As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) with Bella Terra, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits. Job Summary Bella Terra of the Desert is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team. This person will perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered Occupational Therapist (OT).
Requirements
- Active CA Occupational Therapist Assistant License
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
Responsibilities
- Participate in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist
- Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist
- Participate in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury
- Maintain appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition
- Submit clinical documentation
- Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist
- Document patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals
- Maintain contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care
- Attend and contribute to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization
- Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services
- Consult with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals
- Participate in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
