Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Los Angeles, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home healthcare to patients of all ages in the Harbor City area. This is an independent contractor position within an app-based therapy network that connects partner agencies with therapists and provides software and administrative resources to support patient care.

The COTA addresses patient needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. Based on the assessment and evaluation performed by the occupational therapist, the COTA follows the treatment plan, provides interventions to improve the patient's well-being, and evaluates progress.

FeldCare Connects offers scheduling flexibility, independence, administrative support, and the opportunity to work with a group focused on helping patients.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Ability and enthusiasm to work with patients of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide services permitted by state laws governing COTAs, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other members of the healthcare team.
• Help patients use therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their conditions.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members in therapy activities in which they can participate to assist the patient.
• Follow the occupational therapist’s treatment plan and provide interventions aimed at improving and enhancing patient well-being.
• Evaluate and report patient progress.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling; therapists can make their own schedules and work in their preferred area.
• Independence, including the ability to be their own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses.
• Administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Opportunity to join a group that shares a passion for helping people.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree