COTA

OhioHealth; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for our home health team. You will provide skilled, one-on-one care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and enjoy a flexible schedule with a fair weekend rotation and limited on-call.

You will assist in assessment, planning, and discharge coordination while educating patients and families to promote independence and safe home environments.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• BLS certification required.
• OTA certification through AOTA required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care (home health) during visits.
• Document evaluation and progress with OT; co-sign by OT.
• Assist in discharge planning with multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patient and caregiver on therapy plan and equipment.

Skills

BLS Certification

Associate Degree knowledge

Home health knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree

BLS Certification

OTA - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:Join the OhioHealth team as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant! Experience one on one patient care, a flexible schedule, and a great benefits package. Home health COTAs work with an interdisciplinary team to care for patients in the home setting. Join our amazing home health team where you have autonomy, a reasonable and fair weekend rotation, a flexible schedule, and limited on-call. Home health COTAs provide skilled care to patients to achieve outcomes in collaboration with the patient’s provider.Responsibilities And Duties:Driving is an essential function of the job.90% Direct Patient Care - Evaluates and treats patients after physician referral.Administers portions of the assessment that is assigned by the Occupational Therapist (OT) in which Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) has demonstrated to be competent.Assists in reassessment process, reporting patient performance to the OT.Assists OT in implementation of the patients plan of care based on occupational performance frames of reference(s): bio-mechanical, rehabilitation, sensorimotor.Attends multidisciplinary patient care meetings.Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team.Educates patient and caregiver/family.Recommends Medical Equipment required for discharge.Provides information to Physicians, Nurses, Care Managers, Social Workers, and other team members.5%Documents evaluation performance directed and interpreted by the OT, progress towards goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for the multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties.All documentation to be co-signed by the supervising OT.5% Indirect Department Functions.Delegates assignments to Rehab Technicians.Remains involved in department process improvements utilization review and quality assurance program.Educates others about Occupational Therapy.Takes active role in orienting new staff members.Assists in clinical instruction of COTA students.Educates other disciplines and medical/hospital personnel on OT purpose, goals and treatment policies/procedures.Assumes other duties delegated by management.As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:Associate's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, OTA - Occupational Therapist Assistant - American Occupational Therapy Assoc.Additional Job Description:SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGEKnowledge of home health Medicare regulations, JCAHO standards, home care reimbursementExperience in an acute, rehabilitation or home health settingBasic personal computer skillsKnowledge in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of occupational therapyBLS certificationWork Shift:DayScheduled Weekly Hours :As NeededDepartmentRehabilitation - InpatientJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment