COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Oakland, CA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide quality home healthcare to patients of all ages in Oakland. This independent contractor position focuses on patient care needs relating to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. Based on the assessment and evaluation performed by an occupational therapist, the assistant follows the treatment plan, provides interventions intended to improve and enhance patient wellbeing, and evaluates patient progress.

The role provides services in accordance with state laws governing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, the plan of care, and coordination with other members of the health care team. FeldCare Connects describes its network as connecting partner agencies with therapists and supporting efficient, effective patient care through software, administrative support, and a focus on professional therapy services and patient outcomes.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide services within the scope of state laws governing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other health care team members.
• 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 health care team members in therapy activities they can participate in to assist the patient.
• Follow the treatment plan based on the occupational therapist’s assessment and evaluation.
• Provide interventions aimed at improving and enhancing patient wellbeing and evaluate patient progress.

Benefits

• Flexibility to make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference.
• Independence to be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses.
• Administrative support with assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Opportunity to join a group that shares your passion for helping people.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree