Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc.; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home health OT services under the supervision of a registered OT.

This non-exempt position reports to the Director of Nursing and works within the Home Health department. The OTA will evaluate functional status, teach activities, maintain records, and coordinate with the care team to deliver comprehensive, person-centered care in the patient’s home.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with state licensure laws.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in good working order.
• Willing to hire H-1B Visa workers and assist with housing.

Responsibilities

• Participates in evaluating patient’s functional status as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in daily activities.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes to the registered occupational therapist.
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
• Follows treatment programs and documents patient progress toward goals.
• Maintains communication with the care team for coordinated care.
• Attends inservices and case conferences to ensure coordinated plans of care.
• Identifies needs for other home care services and assists with referrals.
• Instructs patient family/caregiver on treatment regime as delegated by the OT.
• Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Willing to help with housing

Education

OTA program accredited by AOTA

National Certification Examination (AOTA)

Licensed by State Board of Healing Arts

Minimum 1 year of clinical OTA experience

Job description

Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc. is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home health OT services under the supervision of a registered OT.

This non-exempt position reports to the Director of Nursing and works within the Home Health department. The OTA will evaluate functional status, teach activities, maintain records, and coordinate with the care team to deliver comprehensive, person-centered care in the patient’s home.