Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Heritage Healthcare Services; Las Cruces (NM); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Heritage Healthcare Services in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT, following the physician plan of care and agency policies.

The role requires NM licensure, completion of an ACOTE-accredited OTA program, NBCOT eligibility, and preferably 1 year of home health or rehabilitation experience. You will perform assessments, implement and evaluate care, educate patients and families, and document notes.

Qualifikationen

• State licensure as OTA (NM) per practicing state
• ACOTE-accredited OTA program completion
• NBCOT certification or eligibility
• 1 year home health or rehabilitation experience preferred

Aufgaben

• Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Implementation and evaluation of the plan of care with the patient, caregiver(s), and representative.
• Provide occupational therapy services as ordered by the physician per the plan of care.
• Counsel patients, caregivers, and families.
• Prepare and maintain clinical notes and documentation.
• Communicate with physicians and other health care practitioners about the plan of care.
• Coordinate with external agencies providing care for the same patient.
• Participate in the agency's QAPI program and in-service trainings.

Ausbildung

State licensure as OTA (NM)

ACOTE-accredited OTA program completed

NBCOT certification or eligibility

1 year home health or rehabilitation experience (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist, provide assigned occupational therapy services to patients in accordance with the established physician plan of care and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Implementation and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Patient and caregiver education.
• Prepare clinical notes.
• Communicate with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate, related to the current plan of care.
• Coordinate with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient.
• Participate in the agency’s QAPI program.
• Participate in agency-sponsored in-service training.
• Provide assigned occupational therapy services in accordance with the physician plan of care and under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Ensure delivery of services is maintained in accordance with physician orders and with client consent.
• Observe, record, and report reactions to treatment and any changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and/or physician.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Clinical Manager and/or Administrator.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Reliable transportation and a working telephone as required by the nature of the position.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE / EXPERIENCE

• Is licensed or otherwise regulated as an occupational therapy assistant by the state in which practicing.
• Graduated after successful completion of an occupational therapy assistant education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or its successor organizations.
• Is eligible to take or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
• Prefer one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant, preferably in a home health or rehabilitation setting.