Cota

Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tablet with built-in Wi-Fi

Paid training

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice in Muskegon, MI, is seeking a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for our skilled home care division. In this role, you will provide essential occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, ensuring quality care and education for patients and their families.

The ideal candidate will have current licensure as a COTA in Michigan, with a minimum of one year in a home care setting preferred. Join us to contribute to the well-being of our community!

Qualifications

• Must hold a current COTA license in Michigan.
• Preferred minimum of one year in a home care setting.
• Must have CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapist in evaluations.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Advise family and other personnel.
• Educate on equipment and home therapy.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Michigan

CPR certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are now hiring for the position of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) within our skilled home care division.

In this part-time role, you will provide occupational therapy services to home care patients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will excel at developing and maintaining positive rapport with clients and family members, and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Our Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tablet with built-in Wi‑Fi provided
• Paid training
• Employee referral bonuses

Our Culture

• Leadership is available to confer, consult and advise at any time
• Communication is clear, crisp, and consistent
• You are encouraged to speak professionally and freely
• Personal and professional balance is a top priority

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Responsibilities:

• Assists the occupational therapist in evaluations of the level of function of the patient
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Helps develop the plan of treatment
• Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel
• Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition
• Educates the patient/family and agency personnel in the use of the equipment and home therapy programs
• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care
• Participates in case conferences and in‑services
• Communicates effectively with all providing care
• Ensures quality care
• Confirms weekly the scheduling of visits with the occupational therapist to coordinate necessary visits
• with other personnel

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Michigan
• A minimum of one year in a home care setting preferred
• CPR certification
• Current Michigan driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Proof of car insurance

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Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim HealthCare location is independently owned and operated.

Location: Muskegon, MI 49443