Certified OT Assistant, COTA, Home Health

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting in the delivery of occupational therapy services to patients in a home setting, focusing on restoring function and preventing disability. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement, this position offers a fulfilling and supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on patients' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Programs

Employee Wellbeing Resources

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Licensed as a COTA in WI or IL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering occupational therapy treatment in home settings.
• Maintain thorough records and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Participate in performance improvement processes.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Documentation

Manual Techniques

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Tools

Electronic Documentation Systems

Job description

Overview

Assists the registered Occupational Therapist in administering occupational therapy treatment in the home setting for patients suffering from injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delays, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone disease, to restore function and prevent disability by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrates subjective and objective data to follow an established treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
• Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
• Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
• Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
• Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school program for Occupational Therapy Assistants

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an occupational therapist assistant (COTA) in WI, IL or both if required

CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

Neonate (birth - 28 days)

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Sit - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Handling/Fingering/Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Climb/Balance - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Talk/Hear - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Taste/Smell - Not a present activity

Strength - Medium work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently
Close Vision - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Distance Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Color Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Peripheral Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Depth Perception - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

Ability to Adjust Focus - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.