Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN COTA

Pinnacle Home Care • Odessa, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA/OTA) to provide home health services in South Pinellas County. The role delivers compassionate, individualized care in patients’ homes and supports their rehabilitation under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The assistant contributes to evaluation and development of care plans, treatment, reassessment, patient and family education, clinical documentation, and coordination with the OT and other members of the care team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured according to the organization’s requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Results-oriented, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of Home Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care services delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the OT with evaluation, development of the rehabilitative plan of care, and periodic reassessment.
• Prepare clinical and daily progress notes, periodic summary reports, and other documentation according to company policy.
• Instruct clients and families in exercise programs and prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities.
• Assist clients in using self-help devices and instruct them in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindicated medications, and report them to the OT.
• Observe and record client activities and findings, and report treatment responses and changes in condition to the OT and physician.
• Consult with the OT about home-visit outcomes and report physical findings.
• Instruct other health team personnel, including Home Health Aides as appropriate, and family members on relevant phases of occupational therapy.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
• Participate with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge activities and assist the OT with the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm visit scheduling with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services (DCS) to coordinate agency visits.
• Coordinate the schedule to ensure reassessments are completed on time and alert the office when a 30-day assessment or recertification is due.
• Assume other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the OT.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Daily Pay.
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree