Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Health

Allcaretherapies; Whitney (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in a home health setting. This role offers the chance to work with pediatric patients, providing essential therapy to improve their daily functions. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own hours and the support of a collaborative team dedicated to quality patient care. With a focus on compassionate service, you will play a vital role in helping children overcome challenges and thrive in their environments. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young patients, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Quick electronic payment

Support staff available

Choose your own hours

Qualifications

• Current NV Occupational Therapy Assistant license is required.
• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program is essential.
• Compassionate demeanor and excellent communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Treat pediatric patients using therapeutic activities to improve function.
• Document patient’s weekly progress and maintain therapy records.
• Contribute to case conferences for coordinated care plans.

Skills

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Communication Skills

Time Management

Compassionate Care

Documentation Skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current CPR certification

Current NV Occupational Therapy Assistant license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Health

Contract

All Care Therapies is a leading provider of Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services. We place an emphasis on attracting passionate healthcare professionals who share a philosophy of providing quality patient care in an inviting, caring, and collaborative team environment.

All Care Therapies is currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team in a home health setting! This is an exciting opportunity to join an evolving therapy team, now expanding to the Greater Las Vegas area. All Care Therapies delivers exceptional care for pediatric patients with various disorders and conditions. As a leader in the rehabilitative care industry, we strive to continually bring solutions to address the evolving challenges of therapy providers.

Why Join Us:

• Clinicians choose their own hours.
• Quick and easy documentation.
• Quick and electronic payment.
• Flexibility to make your own schedule.
• Support staff is always here to help.

COTA Responsibilities:

1. Treat pediatric patients by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the licensed occupational therapist (OTR).
2. Monitor a pediatric patient's activities to ensure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragement.
3. Contribute to meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for pediatric patients.
4. Document patient’s weekly progress in appropriate records.
5. Instruct patients, their families, and any other caregivers in skills and techniques of the pediatric patient's treatment program, under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
6. Demonstrate exercises that can help patients better perform everyday tasks and relieve pain.
7. Complete all clinical notes in a timely manner using the company’s EMR system.
8. Verify client information by interviewing the client, reviewing, and recording medical history, confirming the purpose of treatment.
9. Follow treatment plans developed in collaboration with the occupational therapist by teaching techniques, such as the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles.
10. Monitor activities to ensure they are performed correctly and provide encouragement, bringing treatment that is not having the intended effect to the attention of the therapist.
11. Maintain pediatric patient occupational therapy records by recording client’s progress for use by the occupational therapist.
12. Generate revenues by recording billing information of services rendered.
13. Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
14. Serve and protect the occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Current NV Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.
2. Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
3. Current CPR certification.
4. At least one year of experience as a pediatric occupational therapy assistant is preferred, not required.
5. Willingness to participate in continued education courses.
6. Compassionate and caring demeanor.
7. Current State driver's license and auto insurance.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Possess good time management skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All Care Therapies is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.