Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) FT

Harmony Home Health & Hospice•Albuquerque, NM

16d

About The Position

Home health occupational therapy assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient’s functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Requirements

Active State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
Current CPR with BLS card
Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

Responsibilities

Provide physician-prescribed occupational therapy under a plan of care established by the OT
Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
Work under the supervision of an OT: Promptly communicating any patient concerns or changes in status Consulting with OT with regard to suggested changes in treatment Participating in patient and family education as delegated by the OT
Submit required documentation in a timely manner