Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN

Pinnacle Home Care • Winter Haven, FL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) to provide delegated client care under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist. The role supports patient rehabilitation in the home, helping clients improve independence and physical and mental functioning. It includes assisting with evaluations and care plans, providing therapeutic instruction, documenting and reporting patient progress, coordinating visits and reassessments, and participating in discharge planning and team activities.

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 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 months to one year of Home Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide client care services delegated by the Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Assist the OT with evaluations, development of rehabilitative plans of care, and periodic reevaluations or reassessments.
• Prepare clinical and daily progress notes, submit documentation according to company policy, and prepare periodic summary reports.
• Instruct clients and families, together with the OT, and help teach 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, drug allergies, or contraindicated medications and report them to the OT.
• Observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record; report clients’ treatment reactions and 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 as appropriate, and family members on applicable phases of occupational therapy.
• Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
• 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 with the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Confirm visit scheduling with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services (DCS) to coordinate Agency visits.
• Coordinate scheduling 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, allowing employees to get paid the day after working.
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree