Occupational Therapist Assistant

Well Care Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, where you will provide essential one-on-one patient care in the comfort of their homes. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work with patients across all developmental stages, from neonates to geriatrics, ensuring personalized treatment plans are delivered effectively. You will collaborate with a dedicated clinical team, enhancing your professional skills while making a significant impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program required.
• Licensure in NC/SC and CPR certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients.
• Assists with program development and maintains effective communication.
• Demonstrates commitment to agency values and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Knowledge of home health procedures

Ability to manipulate patient care equipment

Interpersonal skills

Ability to apply manual therapy techniques

Professional reasoning

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Patient care equipment

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Apply locations Louisburg, NC time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R2942

Well Care Health is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to see patients in Franklin, Granville, and Vance Counties. This position is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm seeing patients in their homes. This position offers autonomy and an opportunity to provide one-on-one patient care.

JOB SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Clinical Team Leader and Registered Occupational Therapist. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Neonates - 0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months, Child - 1-12 years, Adolescent - 13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Participates in professional improvement programs. Provides patient consultation and assumes a communicative role with other professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Administers prescribed occupational therapy treatments to patients in all stages of life.
2. Assists with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
3. Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education: Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification.
3. Experience: Prefer one year.
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of home health and occupational therapy procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients; ability to apply other manual therapy techniques.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant locomotion, frequent lifting greater than 50# and transferring patients greater than 100#. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing, sitting and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic clinical techniques.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.
10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.