Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant PRN COTA

Pinnacle Home Care • Odessa, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home-based services in South Pinellas County, Florida. The assistant provides delegated client care under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), supporting rehabilitation, independence, and physical and mental functioning in patients’ homes. The role involves contributing to care planning and reassessment, documenting care, educating clients and families, coordinating visits, and communicating patient responses and changes in condition to the OT and physician.

Pinnacle Home Care describes itself as Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider and says it has delivered patient-centered care for over two decades. The company highlights one-on-one patient care, continuing education, flexible scheduling, a supportive team culture, and recognition as a USA Today Top Workplace. Pinnacle states that it promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS certification.
• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication and organizational 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care services delegated by the Occupational Therapist and work under the OT’s direction and supervision.
• Assist the OT with evaluations, development of rehabilitative plans of care, and periodic reevaluations or reassessments.
• Prepare clinical and daily progress notes, submit documentation according to company policy, and prepare periodic summary reports.
• Instruct clients and families, and assist with teaching exercise programs.
• Guide clients in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities intended to improve independence and physical and mental functioning; assist with self-help devices.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, or contraindicated medication, and report these to the OT.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record; report the client’s response to treatment 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 when appropriate, and family members on relevant phases of occupational therapy.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
• Instruct clients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Participate with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge activities and assist the OT with the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm visit schedules with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services to coordinate agency visits.
• Coordinate schedules to ensure reassessments are completed on time and alert the office when a 30-day assessment or recertification is due.
• Perform other duties considered appropriate and necessary by the OT.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Daily Pay (work today, get paid tomorrow).
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.
• One-on-one patient care.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree