Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home HealthCoverage Territory: South Coastal San Diego County
Pay Range: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Benefits Include:- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Critical illness benefit
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
JOB SUMMARYThe Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant employed or contracted through the Organization is responsible to the registered Occupational Therapist that is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered Occupational Therapist.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES- Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
- Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
- Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient's response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
- Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
- Participates in instructing patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)- Must have graduated from an OT assistant program accredited by the ACOTE of the AOTA or any successor organization of the ACOTE.
- Must be eligible for or have taken the OT assistant certification examination administered by the NBCOT.
- A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
