Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Advantage; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing patient care! As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will play a crucial role in improving the lives of patients in their homes. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to provide personalized care and support. You will be responsible for implementing care plans, instructing patients in therapeutic exercises, and participating in patient care planning. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Maintain certification and license to practice in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within homes, improving physical disabilities.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs and exercises.
• Maintain communication with healthcare professionals for patient needs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Fine Motor Movement Exercises

Education

Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant

Graduate from accredited program

Job description

Overview

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

East Shore of Harrisburg, PA

Dauphin & Cumberland Counties

Step Into a Fulfilling Career with Advantage!

Welcome to Advantage, where our motto is "Better Service, Better Quality, Better Results." We're currently seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our ever-expanding Home Health team in the East Shore of Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas. This role offers the chance to provide patient care within homes, truly making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist.
• Consults with Occupational Therapist regarding change in treatment.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.
• Ability to assess patient's reaction to care provided.
• Ability to work closely with the patient and family or support system.
• Maintains communication with physicians, Occupational Therapist, and family members, to adequately plan for and provide the patient’s needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A person who is a graduate and meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTO).
• Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• Currently certified to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Is licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the State Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred.