COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Providencefl; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading Medicare-certified Home Health Agency in Florida seeks experienced Home Health RNs and COTAs to provide high-quality patient care in clients' homes. Candidates should possess relevant certification and experience, with a strong emphasis on communication, integrity, and teamwork. Flexible schedules and competitive wages are offered, with independence and autonomy in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive wages

One-on-one patient care

Independence and autonomy

Qualifications

• Graduate meeting certification requirements for Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Preferred two years of Medicare-Certified Home Health experience.
• Current CPR certification and eligible Level 2 background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with OT and participate in patient care planning.
• Understand and adhere to established Agency policies.
• Perform skilled procedures as ordered and maintain medical records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Punctuality

Accountability

Integrity

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program

Tools

Kinnser clinical software

Job description

We have an immediate need for experienced Home Health RNs to cover our North Pinellas County.

Field COTA for Medicare Certified Home Health - Per Diem W2 Employee (PRN)

We have an immediate need for experienced Home Health COTAs to cover our Central-South Pinellas territory.

Providence Home Care of Florida is an ever-growing Medicare-certified Home Health Agency. Our team has been servicing Pasco and Pinellas County since 2012. We are a veteran-owned, locally-operated business dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care. We strive to be the home health agency that clinicians prefer to work for. Care will be provided in each client’s home, ensuring comfort, dignity, excellence, compassion, and respect for all our multicultural clients and their families. With the assistance of our devoted staff, we aim to meet high standards by providing exceptional care.

A person who is a graduate and meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited program by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. Two (2) years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Return the individual to an optimal and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participate with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
• Consult with OT regarding changes in treatment.
• Instruct patients and family members in-home programs and fine motor exercises.
• Prepare medical records and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per agency policy.
• Perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the OT.
• Participate in educating the patient and family.
• Perform maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist, within the scope of practice defined by state laws.
• Must have current CPR certification, TB test, health statement/physical clearance to work, and eligible Level 2 background check.

Ideal candidates would have:

• Medicare-Certified Home Health experience
• Comfort using user-friendly clinical software (we use Kinnser)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Punctuality
• Accountability
• Integrity
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Work with a unique home care company where staff members are appreciated
• Flexible schedules to help accommodate work/life balance
• Competitive wages
• One-on-one patient care
• Independence and autonomy