Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Home Care (Full time, Day shift)

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Therapies department. Based out of 330 Monroe Avenue, this role covers NW Monroe County with a 40-hour work week and a 8:30am–4:30pm schedule from Monday to Friday.

In this role you will implement and document treatment plans, provide patient instruction for adaptive equipment, and coordinate with the home care team to support discharge planning and family education.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes and speaks English. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document assessments within standards of practice for COTAs and PTAs.
• Implement treatment programs individualized to patients and discharge plans; instruct on adaptive equipment; document patient response.
• Communicate plan of care and any changes to the supervising therapist.
• Participate in discharge planning and family/staff teaching to facilitate discharge.
• Document patient charges and attendance at end of day.
• Maintain ongoing professional growth and team communication.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Certificate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Licensure by NYS

Job description

**Job Title:** Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

**Department:** Therapies- Home Care

**Location:** Based out of 330 Monroe Avenue, covering the NW area of Monroe county: 4613 (Greece/City), 14615 (Greece/City), 14616 (North Greece), 14612 (North Greece), 14468 (Hilton), 14464 (Hamlin), 14420 (Brockport).

**Hours Per Week:** 40 hours per week

**Schedule:** 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday

Rochester Regional Health Home Care is the only home care provider in the region to earn a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care rating, placing its CHHA among the top 3.5% of agencies nationwide. In addition, CHHA was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “High Performing Home Care Agency,” further highlighting its commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

Position Summary:

Implements and documents treatment programs. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

Key Responsibilities:

Within standards of practice established for COTAs and PTA’s, completes and documents assessments, establishing objective, achievable and measurable long and short term goals.

Implements treatment programs individualized to the patients needs and discharge plan; issues and provides instruction in the use of adaptive equipment; document’s patient response to treatment according to department policy. Communicates directly to therapist regarding patient’s plan of care, concerns or any observed changes in medical status.

Participates in discharge planning, performs timely and adequate family and staff teaching to facilitate discharge plan. Offers appropriate suggestions for equipment needs post—discharge. Communicates home programs in neat, concise and organized manner. Coordinates patient schedule with team members, readily and effectively adjusts schedule to meet changes in census, staffing, patient needs, space constraints. Documents patient charges and attendance at end of each day.

Maintains professional growth through active participation in continuing education programs, departmental in-services, professional organizations and review of professional literature.

Reports problems and concerns and consults with Supervisor regarding clinical issues and decisions.

Fosters team, patient and family communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all members of the health care team.

Communicates pertinent information to patient and family members including goals, procedures, progress and prognosis, as appropriate.

Displays the capacity for motivating others. Recognizes the effects of his/her own non-verbal behaviors upon others. Correctly interprets and responds to non-verbal behavior of others.

Rehab Only: Practices safe and economical utilization and distribution of department equipment, supplies, space and utilities. Maintain accountability for equipment issued.

HHCS Only: Maintains required agency visit productivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree or Certificate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an accredited school.

Rehab Only: Successful completion of all fieldwork requirements and eligible to sit for PTA or OTA exam.

HHCS Only: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience as a COTA in an acute care setting and/or an acute rehabilitation facility.

Reads, writes and speaks English. Excellent interpersonal skills. Computer skills required.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills: Licensed and/or registered by the State of New York.

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE:

$22.60 - $32.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14607

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.