Occupational Therapist Assistant Home Health PRN

Pinnacle Home Care • Leesburg, VA

13d • Remote

About The Position

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) PRN needed for Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider. The company has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades and is looking for an OTA to join their award-winning team. This role involves providing compassionate healthcare in patients' homes, helping them heal and regain independence through personalized, one-on-one care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with 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 (6) months to one (1) year of Home Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the OT, provides client care services that have been delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
• Under the direction of the OT, assists in the evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as required.
• Participates in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes, which are reviewed by the OT and submitted according to company policy. Also prepares periodic summary reports.
• Together with the OT, instructs the client and family, and assists in teaching them exercise programs.
• Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning and assists the client in the use of self-help devices.
• Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports same to the OT.
• Observes, and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the OT and the physician the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition.
• Consults with OT regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings.
• Under the supervision of the OT, assists in the evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic reevaluation/reassessment as indicated.
• Instructs other health team personnel, including Home Health Aides, as well as family members with respect to certain phases of occupational therapy, so that they may work with the client.
• Writes daily progress notes on patients, and submits same according to company policy, and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated.
• Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
• Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge activities and assists the Occupational Therapist in completing the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirms the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services (DCS) to coordinate Agency visits.
• Assumes other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the OT.
• Participates in effective coordination of schedule to ensure all reassessments are performed in a timely manner (alerts the office if a 30-day assessment or recertification is due).

Benefits

• Daily Pay (work today, get paid tomorrow!)
• Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Competitive Benefits & Perks
• Employee referral program
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive & Fun Culture

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree