Home Health COTA Occupational Therapist Assistant

Halcyon Home; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support our geriatric home health population in Austin, TX, and the surrounding area. Competitive pay and wonderful team support are offered.

A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred, with knowledge of Homecare Homebase EMR as a plus. You will work under the supervision of an OTR to provide comprehensive occupational therapy across age groups in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in OT.
• Current Texas State License to practice occupational therapy.
• Minimum of one year experience as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred.
• Minimum of one year of home health care experience.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed by the OTR.
• Assess and facilitate therapeutic interventions for ROM, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment, and functional mobility.
• Facilitates patients ROM, strength coordination, use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications for functional mobility and safety.
• Applies infection control and universal precautions in patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare practitioners involved in the patient’s care.
• Participate in QAPI program and in-service training.
• Meet continuing education requirements and demonstrate professional growth and competency.
• Promote the Agency’s philosophy and policies to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Home health care

OT Assistant

Empathy

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Description

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support our growing geriatric home health population in Austin, TX, and the surrounding area. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support.

About Us:

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work in Austin!! Come join our team!

Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353

Key Responsibilities:

A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred, along with a proven ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule. Knowledge of Homecare Homebase software is a plus! A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision.

• Administers the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed by the OTR.
• Assess and facilitate therapeutic interventions for ROM, strength, coordination, adaptive equipment, and functional mobility.
• Facilitates patients ROM, strength coordination, use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications functional mobility and safety issues as related to patients ADL performance needs under supervision of the OTR.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare practitioners involved in the patient’s care.
• Participate in the Agency’s QAPI program and in-service training.
• Meet continuing education requirements and demonstrate professional growth and competency.
• Promote the Agency’s philosophy and policies to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Texas State License to practice occupational therapy.
• Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
• Minimum of one year experience as Certified Occupational Therapy Asisstant preferred.
• Minimum of one year of home health care experience
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively