Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (58134)

Interim HealthCare of NE Florida; Deltona (FL); On-site; USD 37,195 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN

Market competitive visit rates

Mileage reimbursement

Work/life balance

Clinician Friendly EMR

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of NE Florida in Deltona, FL is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a PRN role. You will help patients regain independence in their homes, working with a home health team to tailor therapy to individual goals and document progress.

Florida OTA license and CPR certification are required, with at least 1 year of home health experience preferred to deliver compassionate, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and active OTA license in Florida.
• Minimum of 1 year of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury.
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals.
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress.
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
• Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support.
• Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety.
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

Accredited OTA Program

OTA license in Florida

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Deltona - Deltona, FL 32725

Position Type: PRN

Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant | Home Health

Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health COTA, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and leading employer of Home Health COTAs. We understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health COTA, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants enjoy some excellent benefits:

• This position is PRN
• Market competitive visit rates
• Mileage reimbursement
• Work/life balance
• Clinician Friendly EMR!
• Referral Bonus

Here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
• Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals and document progress
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
• Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
• Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals and self-care

A few must-haves for Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and active OTA license in Florida
• Minimum of 1years of occupational therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of COTAs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.