Home Health OT Assistant: Restore Independence at Home

Bridge Home Health & Hospice; Palm Desert (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in Palm Desert, CA seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement standards of care under the supervision of the registered OT. You will participate in patient evaluations and support the delivery of treatment plans that promote functional independence.

Responsibilities include maintaining clinical records, documenting progress, coordinating with the care team, and educating patients' families.

Qualifications

• OTA program accredited by AOTA.
• Licensed OTA by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Certified by NBCOT (National Certification Examination).
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience as OTA.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• CPR certification is current.
• Valid CA driver’s license with insured vehicle.

Responsabilités

• Participates in evaluating patient’s functional status under OT supervision.
• Participates in home environment assessments for safety and independence.
• Supports teaching and retraining daily activities as directed.
• Maintains clinical records and reports patient changes to the OT.
• Documents responses to treatment and progress toward goals.
• Maintains coordination with other care personnel and documents accordingly.
• Attends inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required.
• Identifies needs for other home care services and assists with referrals.
• Educates patient’s family/caregivers in the treatment regime as delegated.

Connaissances

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

California driver’s license

Formation

OTA program accredited by AOTA

Description du poste

Bridge Home Health & Hospice in Palm Desert, CA seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to implement standards of care under the supervision of the registered OT. You will participate in patient evaluations and support the delivery of treatment plans that promote functional independence.

Responsibilities include maintaining clinical records, documenting progress, coordinating with the care team, and educating patients' families.