Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Aveanna Healthcare

$93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Unrestricted state license as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification
  • Current TB test or ability to obtain testing
  • Possesses a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services under a licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Follow regulations and ensure compliance with patient care standards
  • Implement therapy techniques aligned with treatment goals
  • Ensure patient safety during care administration
  • Coordinate services involving healthcare teams and discharge planning
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning experiences for staff
  • Document care and adherence to policy with minimal supervision
  • Maintain communication with team members and patients throughout care

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives
  • Collaborative work environment with a healthcare team
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Flexibility in schedule with pay per visit model
Full Job Description
Our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for our VNA Certified division is responsible for provision of appropriate, timely and accurate treatments and/or screens of patients, for demonstrating consistency in clinical judgement and behavior, and for effectively communicating with both the Occupational Therapist and office staff.

Pay

$45 per hour/visit based on the pay point model

What You'll Do
  • Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws
  • Carries out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs.
  • Administers care to ensure safety for the patient
  • Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care teams, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others.
  • Shares knowledge with others and facilitates learning experiences which result in improved performance of targeted learner groups
  • Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction
  • Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
  • Update self on the patient's clinical condition
  • Maintain effective communication between Occupational Therapist, staff, health care team members, and family
  • Records hours worked, billable time and other required data according to Company policy
  • Serves as a resource consultant for Occupational Therapist and clinical staff

Qualifications
  • Current, unrestricted state license as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
  • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component) or able to obtain one
  • Current TB test or able to obtain one
  • Must have a drivers license and reliable transportation

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