COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative app-based therapy network is seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide quality home healthcare in Albany. This role offers the flexibility to create your own schedule while delivering essential care to patients of all ages. As a part of a dedicated team, you will ensure that treatment plans are effectively followed and contribute to improving patient well-being. This opportunity allows you to work independently, earn above-average compensation, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Join a passionate group committed to superior patient outcomes and ethical care practices.

Benefits

Flexibility in scheduling

Independence as an independent contractor

Administrative support provided

Purpose-driven work environment

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited OTA program and California license required.
• Ability to work with all ages and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services as per state laws and treatment plans.
• Observe and report on patient conditions and progress.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Activities

Communication Skills

Bilingual

Education

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License

Job description

COTA Occupational Therapy Assistant for Home Health

FeldCare Connects, an app-based therapy network, is currently seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide quality home healthcare to patients of all ages.

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve Albany specifically.

FeldCare Connects provides patients with quality home health care. We connect our partner agencies to the top therapists and use the most innovative software to achieve efficient and effective patient care. We distinguish ourselves from our competitors by consistently providing quality professional therapy services with superior patient outcomes. Our company policy mandates our actions to constantly reflect our goal: to help the patient. We promote ethics and integrity in a way that radiates our mission to our contract therapists and our home health agencies. We provide patients with the most dedicated, passionate, and experienced therapists to fit their needs, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Registered Dietitians.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Home Health is responsible for patient care needs relating to functionality status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment. Based on the assessment and evaluation performed by the OT, the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant ensures that the treatment plan is followed, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient’s progress.

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant must:

1. Provide services defined by the state laws governing the practice of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
2. Help the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety
3. Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition
4. Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate in assisting the patient

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program
2. California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license
3. Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
4. Bilingual is a plus!

We provide our therapists with resources to be successful and maintain work-life balance:

1. Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
2. Independence: be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
3. Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
4. Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people

If you are interested in learning more about the exciting opportunities with FeldCare Connects, please visit www.feldcareconnects.com.