Muir Home Health is growing and looking for an experienced and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team! As a COTA with Muir Home Health, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.
BENEFITS- 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
Pay Range: $40.00 - $50.00/hr
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem
JOB SUMMARYThe COTA performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered Occupational Therapist.
DUTIES AND RESPSONSIBILITY- Participate 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.).
- Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Participate in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.
- Maintain appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient's condition.
- Submit clinical documentation.
- Follow treatment program and goals for improved patient function.
- Document patient's response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
- Maintain contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
- Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services.
- Consult with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals.
- Participate in instructing patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime.
JOB REQUIREMENTS- Valid California Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant license
- Maintain a current CPR certification.
- 1+ Years of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapist assistant.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
