COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Lakeland, FL

7d • 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 Lakeland area. This is an independent contractor position within FeldCare Connects’ app-based therapy network, which connects partner agencies with therapists and uses software to support efficient patient care.

The role addresses patients’ functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment needs. Following the assessment and evaluation performed by an Occupational Therapist, the assistant follows the treatment plan, provides interventions intended to improve the patient’s well-being, and evaluates progress. Services are provided in accordance with applicable state laws and the plan of care, in coordination with the healthcare team.

FeldCare Connects offers therapists flexibility to make their own schedules and choose their preferred work area, independence in their work, administrative support, and the opportunity to work with a group focused on helping people.

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 ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide services within the scope of state laws governing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, following the plan of care and coordinating with other healthcare team members.
• 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.
• Follow the treatment plan established based on the Occupational Therapist’s assessment and evaluation, provide interventions, and evaluate patient progress.
• Address patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and choice of preferred work area.
• Independence and the ability to write off expenses.
• Administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Opportunity to join a group that shares a passion for helping people.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree