COTA (PRN)

BrightSpring Health Services; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their compassionate team in Gastonia. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while providing essential one-on-one care in a home setting. You'll be instrumental in helping patients achieve their functional goals through personalized therapy and support. With a focus on dignity and fulfillment, this organization empowers both patients and caregivers, making a meaningful impact in their lives. If you are passionate about patient care and wish to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited occupational therapist program required.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating patients' functional status and teach adaptive skills.
• Document patient progress and report changes to the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptive Skills Training

Therapeutic Exercises

Documentation

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapist Program

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Adaptive Equipment

Job description

Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Gastonia, NC

PRN

Adoration Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your COTA skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistants today to begin helping people live their best lives.

Adoration Health’s comprehensive benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

Responsibilities

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA, you will assist in evaluating patients' functional status, teach adaptive skills, follow treatment plans, and assist patients in obtaining established functional goals under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

• Completes established program to restore function, increase joint motion and improve muscle strength and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity.
• Provides training in activities of daily living.
• Observes, records, and reports to the attending physician, occupational therapist, and other staff the patient's reactions to treatments and any changes in the patient's condition or plan of care.
• Instructs patients and their caregivers when applicable in the care and proper use of adaptive equipment and splints.
• Instructs other health team personnel, patients, and/or caregivers in certain phases of therapeutic exercises with which they may work with the patient.
• Instructs the patient, caregivers, or agency staff involved in assisting the patient in self-exercise programs when applicable.
• Documents appropriate progress and clinical notes noting the patient's response to therapy and submits visit documentation per Agency policy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification in the applicable state.
• Minimum of 1 (one) year direct patient care experience preferably in an in-home care setting preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.