Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Full Time 7.5K Sign On Bonus

Aveanna Healthcare; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their home health care team in Dover, Delaware. This role involves providing essential therapy services, collaborating with other professionals, and educating patients for recovery. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours

Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement

PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have a current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct occupational therapy and communicates regularly with patients.
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records and maintains consistent attendance.
• Educates patients and caregivers on rehabilitation techniques.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program

Job description

*****Includes a $7,500 Sign on Bonus*****

Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for an Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic home health care team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of occupational therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care.
• Provides skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.
• Reports observations of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s), and/or the patient’s physician, as appropriate.
• Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
• Provides skilled teaching to the patients, family members, and caregivers regarding the safe use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment.
• Educates patients and caregivers in carry over regarding issues concerning rehabilitation and adaptation techniques needed for recovery.
• Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care.
• Plans for client’s discharge, prepares discharge instructions, and communicates discharge plan with patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
• Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct as set forth by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information. Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the patient’s physical or emotional condition to the patient’s physician and to the RN on the case if applicable, on a timely basis.
• Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care on a timely basis.
• Completes daily report and any required documentation in a timely fashion to ensure agency operating schedules.
• Maintains consistent attendance.
• Submits all credentials in a timely manner.
• Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner

Aveanna Healthcare Offers:

• 401(k) with match
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
• Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
• PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

Requirements:

• Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures

Preferred:

• Strong organization and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Proven relationship-builder
• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation