Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Alternate Solutions Health Network • Detroit, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Beaumont Home Health and Hospice is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide home-based skilled occupational therapy under the direction of the attending physician and according to the goals and order sets established by an Occupational Therapist. The OTA works as part of an interdisciplinary team to support compassionate, quality care and positive patient outcomes throughout recovery. The role includes educating patients and families, promoting patient safety, completing accurate clinical documentation, and following applicable agency policies and legal requirements.

The position serves a Detroit territory and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The employer describes a guaranteed base hourly rate, an uncapped bonus structure, mileage reimbursement, and additional bonus opportunities. Schedules are described as flexible, with team support for scheduling and patient admissions. Benefits are available to eligible teammates and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, an opportunity to participate in a 401(k), company-paid life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) license in the state of employment.
• At least one year of experience as an OTA in an acute care setting.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in the applicant’s name as a driver.
• Ability to meet all physical demands of the position.
• Compassionate communication and a positive attitude.
• Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail, observational skills, and ability to follow directions.

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services as ordered by the attending physician and in accordance with goals and order sets created by the Occupational Therapist.
• Observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Occupational Therapist of changes.
• Assess functional problems and provide interventions to improve patients’ functional status in coordination with the Occupational Therapist.
• Educate patients and family members about diseases or injuries and how to manage them throughout occupational therapy.
• Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Promote patient safety and minimize patient risk.
• Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocol and Medicare and federal guidelines.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base hourly rate and an uncapped bonus structure.
• Mileage reimbursement and additional bonus opportunities.
• Flexible schedules and team support for scheduling and patient admissions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan flexibility.
• Paid time off for eligible teammates.
• Opportunity for eligible teammates to participate in a 401(k).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed