Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

LHC Group • Renton, WA

2d • $37 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Renton, WA. $37 - $44 / hour At Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities independence and autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Requirements

• Current OTA licensure in the state of Washington
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public

Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA, OTA) in Home Health is responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.
• The Occupational Therapy Assistant performs his/her duties in accordance with policies and procedures and the established plan of care.
• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT.
• Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees