Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Community Home Health Network of Indiana, LLC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring in Indiana is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our dedicated home care team. You will deliver therapy services under the plan of care, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and caregivers on exercises to support independence.

Required are an accredited COTA program graduate, active COTA license, one year of clinical experience, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and transfer up to 50 pounds; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services per the plan of care.
• Visit patients regularly and monitor progress.
• Report changes to the Occupational Therapist and care team.
• Follow physician orders and care plan.
• Teach home therapy exercises to patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with care team for high-quality patient care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for visits.
• Help reduce avoidable hospital and ER visits through proactive care.
• Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies.
• Perform physically active duties including lifts and transfers as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Education

COTA program graduate

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description: To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Provide occupational therapy services by following the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team.
• Follow physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques.
• Work closely with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit.
• Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
• Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies.
• Work in a physically active role that may include lifting, transferring patients, and occasional irregular or on-call hours.

What is Required?

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association
• Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
• * Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.