Port Charlotte COTA

Pinnacle Home Care • Port Charlotte, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) in Port Charlotte, Florida, to provide delegated occupational therapy services to clients in their homes under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). The OTA contributes to evaluation and development of rehabilitative plans of care, reassessment, treatment, documentation, client and family instruction, and coordination with the care team. Pinnacle Home Care describes itself as Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider and says it has delivered patient-centered care for more than two decades.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Demonstrated 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 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, periodic summary reports, and other documentation according to company policy; submit notes for OT review.
• Instruct clients and families and assist with teaching exercise programs.
• Guide clients in therapeutic self-care and creative activities to improve independence and physical and mental functioning; assist with self-help devices.
• Identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindicated medications, and report them to the OT.
• Observe and document activities and findings in the clinical record; report treatment responses and changes in client 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 as appropriate, and family members in relevant phases of occupational therapy.
• Instruct clients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Participate with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge activities and assist the OT in completing the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm visit scheduling with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services to coordinate agency visits.
• Coordinate the schedule to ensure reassessments are completed on time and alert the office when a 30-day assessment or recertification is due.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
• Assume 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.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree