COTA PRN

Paradigm Home Health Companies; Whitney (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Paradigm Home Health Companies is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN in Whitney, Texas. This role requires following a written plan of care, effective communication with therapists, and clinical follow-up to meet patient goals. Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy, current BSL/CPR certification, and home health experience. A valid Texas Driver’s License is also required. The salary for this position is to be determined.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy and a current Texas license.
• Possess current BSL/CPR certification.
• Experience in home health is required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Follow written POC program to meet patient goals.
• Communicate regularly with supervising therapists.
• Report any unfavorable signs to supervisors.
• Participate in case coordination with nurses and physicians.
• Ensure universal precautions are followed.
• Facilitate patients’ mobility and safety needs.

Skills

Ability to follow a written POC program

Communication skills

Clinical follow-up skills

Case coordination

Infection control knowledge

Patient mobility facilitation

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current BSL/CPR Certification

Tools

WellSky EMR software

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN

Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow written POC program as given by supervising therapists, based on the individual patient needs and physician approval, to obtain goals.
• Communicate on a regular basis with supervising therapists’ approval, to obtain goals.
• Provide appropriate clinical followup by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms to supervising therapists.
• Participate in case coordination regularly with staff nurses and physicians and documents appropriately in medical record.
• Use universal precautions and infection control as required to prevent cross contamination and transmission of disease with patients.
• Agency Acute Care Hospital rate is below average.
• Facilitate patients ROM, strength coordination, use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications functional mobility and safety issues related to patient’s ADL performance needs under the supervision of the OTR.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy with current license to practice occupational therapy
• Current Certification in BSL/CPR
• Home Health Experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License and Automobile Insurance
• Knowledge of WellSky EMR software is a plus

Salary: TBD