COTA - In-Home Occupational Therapy Assistant (FT/PT)

Aging Well Health Care, LLC; Manchester (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients in their place of residence, under the supervision of the OT and Director of Therapy, Outpatient. Aging Well Health Care, LLC seeks a consistent Full Time or Part Time COTA to service our St Louis County facilities.

The role emphasizes adherence to agency policies, improving patient outcomes, and collaboration with healthcare staff while educating patients and families.

Formación

• Two years of experience as an OTA is preferred.
• Certification is maintained by the AOTA and current in the practicing state(s).
• Active licensure or certification as an OTA in the state(s) of practice is required.

Responsabilidades

• Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
• Improves or minimizes residual disabilities.
• Returns patient to optimum and productive level within capabilities.
• Collaborates with health care team in care planning.
• Performs skilled procedures as ordered by physician and plan of care.
• Instructs patients and family in home programs and fine motor exercises.
• Participates in in-service education and performance improvement activities.
• Attends patient care conferences and updates care plans.
• Prepares medical records and documents care for each patient visit.
• Performs and documents services as delegated by the OT.
• Assists in progress notes.
• Educates patient and family on home activities.

Conocimientos

Home health

Patient education

Team collaboration

Educación

OTA Certification (AOTA)

State certification current

Descripción del empleo

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients in their place of residence, under the supervision of the OT and Director of Therapy, Outpatient. Aging Well Health Care, LLC seeks a consistent Full Time or Part Time COTA to service our St Louis County facilities.

The role emphasizes adherence to agency policies, improving patient outcomes, and collaboration with healthcare staff while educating patients and families.