Home Health COTA: Restore Independence

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health OT services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. The COTA ensures adherence to care plans and documents patient progress and outcomes.

The role involves evaluating patients' functional status, implementing treatment plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating with the care team to support safe, independent living at home.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum.
• Licensed by the State Board.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in daily activities as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Maintains clinical records and reports changes in patient condition to the registered occupational therapist.
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
• Follows treatment program and documents patient response and progress toward goals.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum

Licensed by the State Board

Job description

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health OT services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist. The COTA ensures adherence to care plans and documents patient progress and outcomes.

The role involves evaluating patients' functional status, implementing treatment plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating with the care team to support safe, independent living at home.