Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

American Medical Associates; Town of Delhi (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Home health setting

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver home health services in Delhi, NY. You will evaluate patients with neurological, musculoskeletal, and other impairments, and collaborate with families to plan care.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessments, documenting progress, and discharge planning. Preference given to candidates with OT licenses and LT care experience. Salary is up to $32/hr depending on experience.

Qualifications

• COTA experience in home health or LT care is required or strongly preferred.
• OT license is preferred for this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated empathy and active helping attitude toward patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide family oriented services to home health patients.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessments to determine functioning.
• Prepare clinical progress notes.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust care plans.
• Plan discharge and coordinate with caregivers.

Skills

COTA experience

Long-term care

Communication skills

Helping others

Home health

Education

OT license

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Located in Delhi, NY

*SALARY- UP TO $32/HR -depends on experience)*

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and provides family oriented services to the home health patient with neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders
• Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning.
• Preparing clinical progress notes.
• Evaluating outcomes.
• Planning Discharge.

Qualifications:

• Occupational Therapist license preferred
• Must have prior experience as a COTA
• Must have experience in long term care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Actively looking for ways to help people

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