COTA — Impactful Home Health Occupational Therapy

Elara Caring; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Elara Caring in Indiana is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver patient-centered care within our home health program. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide therapy services per the plan of care, visit patients in their homes, monitor progress, and document outcomes.

Candidates must have a COTA certification, graduate from an accredited program, at least one year of clinical experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with a

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services by following the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team.
• Follow physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques.
• Work closely with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit.
• Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
• Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies.
• Work in a physically active role that may include lifting, transferring patients, and occasional irregular or on-call hours.

Skills

Lifting/Transfers

Documentation

Team collaboration

Home health care

Education

COTA certification

Job description

Elara Caring in Indiana is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to deliver patient-centered care within our home health program. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide therapy services per the plan of care, visit patients in their homes, monitor progress, and document outcomes.

Candidates must have a COTA certification, graduate from an accredited program, at least one year of clinical experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with a