Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The role involves carrying out treatment plans under an OT, serving patients from pediatric to geriatric with musculoskeletal, neurological, and medical diagnoses.

Responsibilities include treating patients per the plan, maintaining records, training caregivers, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Accredited OT Assistant program completion.
• Washington State COTA license required (or eligible).
• Driver's license and auto insurance for Home Health.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire.

Responsibilities

• Treat assigned patients following an established treatment plan under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain clinical and billing records.
• Assist in orientation/training of new caregivers.
• Provide recommendations for equipment and environment of care needs.
• Coordinate patient care with other healthcare team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth Home Health in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Asst COTA for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.12 – $45.18. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA assists in carrying out the treatment plan for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric with musculo-skeletal, neurological, and/or medical diagnoses.

What you will do:

• Treat assigned patients following an established treatment plan and goals as established by an Occupational Therapist. Completes patient treatment according to plan of care, modifies plan to meet patients needs within established goals.
• Maintains appropriate clinical & billing records.
• Assists in the orientation/training of new caregivers.
• Makes recommendations relative to the acquisition of new equipment & environment of care needs.
• Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

Education

• Accredited Program Required: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Credentials

• Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Washington
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Home Health: Drivers license and proof of auto insurance required.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills (Required)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Lifting (non-patient)/carrying occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Push/Pull: 1-25 lbs. of force occasionally (i.e., moving equipment).
• Stooping/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling occasionally.
• Rehabilitation staff working with patients with rehabilitation goals involving bed mobility, transfers and gait may use other appropriate and approved safe techniques and equipment in the course of the rehabilitation process if determined clinically appropriate.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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