Home Health COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pennant; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Signature Healthcare at Home in Whatcom County is seeking a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) to cover Whatcom County including Bellingham and nearby cities. The role is part-time or PRN with a day shift schedule Monday through Friday, and self-directed scheduling based on patient needs.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, teaching skills, maintaining clinical records, assessing home environments, and coordinating referrals.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program.
• Must be eligible for or have taken the NBCOT OT assistant exam.
• Licensed to practice in Washington State and able to drive.
• CPR certification is required.
• Access to reliable transportation for agency travel.

Responsibilities

• Participates in evaluating the patient’s functional status as delegated by the OT.
• Teaches patient and/or family/caregivers new skills and retrains on activities of daily living.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes to the OT.
• Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to independence.
• Follows treatment goals and documents patient progress.
• Identifies needs for other home health services and facilitates referrals.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Access to automobile

CPR certification

Autonomy in field work

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program

NBCOT OT assistant examination eligibility

Washington state licensure to practice

Job description

Signature Healthcare at Home is seeking to add a COTA for Whatcom County!

This position would cover Whatcom County (Bellingham, Lynden, Blaine, Ferndale, Sudden Valley, Deming) for home health occupational therapy services.

This position works Monday through Friday day shift, with self-directed scheduling dependent on patient needs and territory.

If you enjoy a high level of autonomy, travel and meeting patients where they are.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the on-going evaluation of the patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written/verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered Occupational Therapist.
• Teaches patient and/or family/caregivers new skills and retrains once familiar with daily activities that has been lost to illness or injury.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinician notes, and reports to the Occupational Therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as deleted by the Occupational Therapist.
• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established and documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress towards goals.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health care services and consults with interdisciplinary team to get the necessary referrals, information, etc. as needed or appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Must have graduated from an OT assistant program accredited by the ACOTE of the AOTA or any successor organization of the ACOTE.
• Must be eligible for or have taken the OT assistant certification examination administered by the NBCOT.
• Must be licensed and able to practice in Washington State.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• Possesses and maintains a valid CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinicians with experience in Home Health or post-acute care.
• Familiarity with Homecare Homebase EMR.

Schedule, Pay and Benefits

• Part-time or PRN Monday through Friday.
• Hourly $35 - 40 (Dependent on Experience) + Mileage Reimbursement @ $0.62 / mile.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.