Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health COTA

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for home health services in Bakersfield, California. The role involves evaluating patients' functional abilities, assisting with treatment plans set by registered therapists, and ensuring comprehensive care documentation. Ideal candidates will possess relevant education, a state license, and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Valid license from the State Board.
• Possess current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status.
• Maintain clinical records and communicate changes in patient's condition.
• Assist in instructing family/caregiver about patient’s treatment.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Communication Skills

Clinical Documentation

Education

Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum

Licensed by the State Board

Current CPR certification

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

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 in services, 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.