Occupational Therapist Assistant Home Health PRN

Pinnacle Home Care • Ocala, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to provide patient-centered occupational therapy services in patients’ homes. Working under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), the OTA delivers delegated client care, supports evaluation and development of rehabilitation plans, and assists with reassessment. The role involves documenting care and progress, teaching patients and families, coordinating with the care team, and supporting patients’ independence and functioning.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS certification.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured according to the organization's requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Results-oriented, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care services delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist the OT with evaluation, development of the rehabilitative plan of care, and periodic reevaluation or reassessment.
• Prepare clinical and daily progress notes, submit documentation according to company policy, and prepare periodic summary reports.
• Work with the OT to instruct clients and families and assist with teaching exercise programs.
• Guide clients in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities intended to improve independence and physical and mental functioning; assist with self-help devices.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, allergies, or contraindicated medications and report them to the OT.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record, and report treatment responses or changes in condition to the OT and physician.
• Consult with the OT about home-visit outcomes and report physical findings.
• Instruct other health team personnel, including Home Health Aides when appropriate, and family members on relevant phases of occupational therapy.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
• Teach clients how to care for and use wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Participate in discharge activities with staff, clients, and physicians, and assist the OT with the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm visit scheduling with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services to coordinate agency visits.
• Coordinate schedules to ensure reassessments occur on time and alert the office when a 30-day assessment or recertification is due.
• Perform other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the OT.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Daily Pay.
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree