COTA / Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Interim HealthCare of Central VA•Charlottesville, VA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home. Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health COTAs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program and active COTA license in Virginia
Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care