Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Home Health

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health OT services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. The COTA ensures adherence to care plans and documents patient progress and outcomes.

The role involves evaluating patients' functional status, implementing treatment plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating with the care team to support safe, independent living at home.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum.
• Licensed by the State Board.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in daily activities as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes in patient condition to the registered occupational therapist.
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
• Follows treatment program and documents patient response and progress toward goals.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum

Licensed by the State Board

Job description

Job Title

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Home Health

Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To: Registered Occupational Therapist The certified occupational therapy assistant contracted through the organization is responsible to the registered occupational therapist that is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy
• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy
• Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization's policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
• Participates in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum.
• Licensed by the State Board.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.