Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

UnitedHealth Group•Crossett, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with ACMC Family Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. #LHCJobs As the Occupational Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, you will be for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.

Requirements

Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice
Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Must be certified and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy: AR

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

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 nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
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
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client