COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Hesperia, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home healthcare to patients of all ages in the Hesperia area. This is an independent contractor position through FeldCare Connects, an app-based therapy network that connects partner agencies with therapists and provides software and administrative support for patient care.

The assistant addresses patient needs involving functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. Following the plan of care based on the Occupational Therapist’s assessment and evaluation, the assistant carries out interventions to improve the patient’s well-being and evaluates progress. FeldCare Connects highlights schedule and location flexibility, independence, administrative support, and the opportunity to work with a group focused on helping patients.

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 members of the healthcare team.
• 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 healthcare team members in therapy activities they can use to assist the patient.
• Carry out the treatment plan established following the Occupational Therapist’s assessment and evaluation, and evaluate patient progress.

Benefits

• Flexibility to make your own schedule and work in your preferred area.
• 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