Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

hcaoa-careers; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Right at Home Waterloo is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide in-home occupational therapy following an established plan of care. The OTA will work with the supervising OT and care team to deliver client-centered rehabilitation, ensuring safety and independence in the home setting across Eastern Iowa.

This PRN role requires flexible scheduling, valid driver's license, and the ability to travel to clients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Licensed OTA in good standing in Iowa.
• Autonomous and collaborative team worker in clients' homes.
• Reads, writes, speaks English; valid driver's license and insured vehicle.
• Willingness to travel to clients' homes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Furnishes occupational therapy services per plan of care and agency policies.
• Prepares and records clinical notes in WellSky and Careficient.
• Observes and reports condition changes to supervising OT; documents observations.
• Completes and submits documentation for payors (Medicare, VA, etc.).
• Prepares equipment and maintains infection control procedures.
• Directs client in learning self-care techniques.
• Collaborates with OT, Nursing, and PT to achieve client goals.
• Participates in care staff training and weekly care coordination meetings.
• Maintains communication with referral sources and health care providers.

Skills

Licensed OTA in Iowa

Education

Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Right at Home is a growing, locally owned home health company in Waterloo. We currently provide skilled nursing, companionship and personal cares for a wide variety of clients in Eastern Iowa. We proudly provide these services to veterans, and we are in need of a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to expand the level of skilled care available to them. The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides occupational therapy treatment to clients in accordance with an established plan of care by an Occupational Therapist in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and all other state laws and relevant professional standards.

Responsibilities of a home-based PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant include:

• Furnishes occupational therapy services in accordance with Agency policies, Joint Commission standards, Medicare regulations, and the State of Iowa.
• Prepares and records clinical notes and care notes in WellSky and Careficient.
• Observes and reports any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in the condition of the client and family situation to the supervising Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical Manager and documents such reports and observations in the clinical record.
• Completes and provides documentation, care notes in a timely manner for proper submission to the payor source such as Medicare, Veterans Affairs, long term care insurance, etc.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
• Follows infection control and standard precaution procedures.
• Directs the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Provides for the rehabilitation of clients according to the client care plan in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist, Nursing Staff and Physical Therapy Staff to achieve client goals of optimal health and function.
• Consults the Occupational Therapist, Clinical Manager and Administrator as needed to assist in making sound judgments or decisions regarding care and treatments.
• Performs supervisory visits as needed with active clients to ensure standards of quality are being met with care staff in their homes.
• Assists home safety assessments.
• Available to participate in care staff training.
• Participates either in-person (preferred) or virtually in weekly care coordination meetings.
• Maintains excellent communication and collaboration with referral sources and all health care providers involved in a client’s care.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other general office and clerical functions as needed to complete documentation.
• Participates in community relations activities, care plan meetings.

EDUCATION / SKILLS / ABILITIES / AVAILABILITY

• Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Currently licensed and in good standing as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in this State.
• Knowledge and ability and the necessary skill and judgment to perform all rehabilitation related procedures as outlined in the scope of practice in the State of Iowa. Understanding of the working team concept and the ability to work as a team yet also autonomously in clients’ homes.
• Meets the requirements for employees providing direct client care.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed in the job.
• Must have valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation.
• Participates in continuing education programs as mandated by State law. (This requirement need not be met exclusively through Right at Home sponsored in-service programs.)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily works in clients’ place of residence, travel required. Shift or visit times and days vary with client needs. Occasional office work.

Benefits of working at Right at Home for a home-based Occupational Therapist:

• Positive, supportive work environment where our top priority is helping people stay safe and independent wherever they call home
• Owner of the company has a home health physical therapy background
• Competitive hourly wage
• Healthiest You by Teladoc health care program
• Retirement/Savings Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Schedule- you coordinate patient visits
• Mileage and Travel Time

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