Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Per Diem
About The Position
Idaho Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides occupational therapy to patients in their homes to help restore their fullest physical ability. The role follows the supervising occupational therapist’s treatment plan and applicable state laws, and supports patients, families, caregivers, and the wider health care team. This is a per diem role with compensation based on per-visit productivity points for visits and an hourly rate for certain non-visit activities. The advertised annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual visits vary according to patient and business needs.
Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.
- In states where specified—AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, and WI—must be certified and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. The posting states there are no additional state-specific requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Follow state-specific laws governing occupational therapy in home care and provide treatment only as defined by the supervising occupational therapist.
- Follow the plan of care and instruct and assist patients with evidence-based treatment within the occupational therapy assistant’s scope and applicable state laws.
- Observe, record, and report the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition to the nurse supervisor and physician.
- Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other health care team members in therapy areas within the occupational therapy assistant’s scope.
- Function in home situations regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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