Home Health COTA: Transform Patient Independence

Freedom Home Health and Hospice; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc. seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the rehabilitation team in Yuba City, CA.

The OTA will perform delegated tasks under the supervision of an occupational therapist, maintain records, and participate in case conferences. Requires OTA degree, NBCOT certification, state licensure, and CPR.

Non-exempt, on-site position offering collaboration with a patient-centered care team and growth opportunities.

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 in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Willing to hire H-1B Visa workers and assist with housing.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the 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.
• Maintains clinical records and reports to the registered occupational therapist.
• Follows treatment programs and documents patient response.
• Maintains communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care.
• Attends inservices and case conferences as required.
• Identifies patient/family needs for other home care services and assists with referrals.
• Instructs family/caregiver and other health care personnel in the treatment regime.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

OTA curriculum accredited

NBCOT certification

State licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc. seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the rehabilitation team in Yuba City, CA.

The OTA will perform delegated tasks under the supervision of an occupational therapist, maintain records, and participate in case conferences. Requires OTA degree, NBCOT certification, state licensure, and CPR.

Non-exempt, on-site position offering collaboration with a patient-centered care team and growth opportunities.