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 SUMMARY

The 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.