Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Home Health

PruittHealth • Charlotte, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support home health patients. The role assists with carrying out occupational therapy care plans and treatments prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician, in accordance with applicable State Practice Acts. Full-time and PRN opportunities are available, with special consideration for applicants who live in or can commute to Union, Mecklenburg, or Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

The position uses a pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort. Clinicians have access to top-of-market pay structures, mileage reimbursement, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, career-growth opportunities, a progressive benefit plan, and a team environment.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
• A valid, unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an ACOTE-accredited school.
• If foreign-trained, education must be deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Occupational Therapy Assistant education by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the AOTA.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline-specific patient-care skills.
• Communicate and document tasks accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to help maintain continuity of care.
• Follow procedures for medical emergencies and other incidents affecting service delivery.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment, and maintain current knowledge of proper equipment use.
• Contribute ideas, listen to others, and support cultural diversity to foster teamwork.
• Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others until the issue is resolved.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• Progressive benefit plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for career growth
• Additional pay incentives
• Flexible schedules
• Pay-per-point compensation model with higher pay for visits requiring greater effort

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed