COTA

Interim-Healthcare; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Tablet with built-in Wi-Fi provided

Paid training

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Michigan is hiring a part-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home care OT services under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will build positive rapport with patients and families and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assisting with evaluations, documentation, implementing treatment plans, educating families, and coordinating visits.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Rapport building

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

COTA licensure (MI)

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 thesupervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will excel at developing and maintaining positive rapportwith clients and family members, and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.Our BenefitsWeekly payMileage reimbursementTablet with built-in Wi-Fi providedPaid trainingEmployee referral bonusesOur CultureLeadership is available to confer, consult and advise at any timeCommunication is clear, crisp, and consistentYou are encouraged to speak professionally and freelyPersonal and professional balance is a top priorityCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Responsibilities:Assists the occupational therapist in evaluations of the level of function of the patientPrepares clinical and progress notesHelps develop the plan of treatmentAdvises and consults with the family and other agency personnelObserves, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s conditionEducates the patient/family and agency personnel in the use of the equipment and home therapy programsAssists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of careParticipates in case conferences and in-servicesCommunicates effectively with all providing careEnsures quality careConfirms weekly the scheduling of visits with the occupational therapist to coordinate necessary visitswith other personnelCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Qualifications:Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of MichiganA minimum of one year in a home care setting preferredCPR certificationCurrent Michigan driver's licenseReliable transportationProof of car insurance#HomecareInterim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Interim HealthCare location is independentlyowned and operated.