Occupational Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Our organization is seeking a dedicated and autonomous Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide high-quality, skilled interventions within the home health setting. Reporting to the Supervising Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager of Therapies, you will play a critical role in executing personalized treatment plans that empower patients to improve their quality of life and functional independence within their own homes. SUMMARY AND OVERALL OBJECTIVES: The occupational therapy assistant is responsible for providing skilled interventions within the patients home, while adhering to the treatment plan as written and established in the plan of care by the overseeing occupational therapist.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) License
- Required Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
- Associates Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
- Maintains educational competency as required by state and federal regulations
- Valid license, registration, and certification to practice in the states of agency operation
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification
- Must pass a background check
- Must be a licensed driver with a reliable and insured vehicle in accordance with state and/or organization requirements
- 1-2 years working as an occupational therapy assistant in the home health setting (Required)
- Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years experience as an occupational therapy assistant (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Understands and adheres to the home health agency policies and procedures
- Collaborates with home care personnel and other medical disciplines involved in patient care planning
- Maintains open communication with the interdisciplinary team
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT
- Follows the written plan of care and reports to the occupational therapist for clarification as needed
- Consults with OT regarding change in patients mental and/or physical status if any
- Instructs, educates and/or trains patients, family members and or caregivers as applicable
- Attends patient care conferences, staff meetings and in-services as scheduled
- Collaborates with supervising OT on a weekly basis regarding scheduling needs as needed
- Performs skilled OT interventions/services as described in the written plan of care established by the supervising OT
- Completes clinical documentation for each visit within 24 hours
- Ability to problem solve, respond to urgent situations appropriately, display good insight, judgment and safety in order to provide adequate care to all patients
- Ability to identify the need for patients to receive emergency services and assist with seeking out services as needed
- Responsible for notifying the occupational therapist and the scheduler of absences due to illness, emergency leave, vacation or professional meetings that may affect patient service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
