Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,478 - 69,555; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide therapy treatments in a home care setting. Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, the COTA will assist in administering therapies to help patients improve their daily living skills.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience, possess strong manual skills, and be adept at patient education. Regular documentation and participation in quality assurance programs are essential components of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience required.
• Must have a current driver's license and a functioning motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy treatments under supervision.
• Maintain documentation within agency guidelines.
• Educate patients and families about therapy.

Skills

Manual skills and motor coordination

Patient education and training

Documentation

Job description

Description

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the registered Occupational Therapist in the home environment practice setting to administer therapy treatments and procedures to help patients recover, develop or improve skills needed for daily living. The agency ensures that a qualified Occupational Therapist is always accessible by telecommunications to the COTA at all times while the COTA is treating patients.

Responsibilities

• May perform occupational therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours of visit and within agency guidelines.
• The performance of the delegated functions by the COTA must be consistent with safe, legal occupational therapy practice.
• Reviews and provides input to goals set in the plan of care to observe if goals are being met or may suggest to the licensed Occupational Therapist the need for revisions when goals are not being met.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Provides patient/family education and training.
• Participates in the agency quality assurance and performance improvement program.
• Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Foundational Values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Other Information

Minimum Experience: one year

Must have a current driver's license and motor vehicle in good working condition.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company Information

Company: Western CT Home Care Inc

Org Unit: 610

Department: Occupational Therapy

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly