COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Riverside, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home health services to patients of all ages in Riverside. This is an independent contractor position within FeldCare Connects, an app-based therapy network that connects partner agencies with therapists and supports efficient, effective patient care.

The assistant addresses patient needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. Following the treatment plan based on the Occupational Therapist’s assessment and evaluation, the assistant performs interventions to improve and enhance the patient’s wellbeing and evaluates progress. Services are provided in accordance with applicable state laws, the plan of care, and coordination with the healthcare team.

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 defined by state laws governing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant practice, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination 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 in which they can participate to assist the patient.
• Carry out the treatment plan based on the Occupational Therapist’s assessment and evaluation, perform interventions, and evaluate patient progress.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling: therapists make their own schedules and work in their preferred area.
• Independence, above-average compensation, and the ability to write off expenses.
• Administrative support with assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Opportunity to join a group that shares a passion for helping people.

What This Job Offers

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