Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

CareOne Home Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will provide focused, one-on-one care to patients in their homes, helping them regain independence through tailored therapy plans. With a commitment to quality and support, this agency offers a flexible schedule and a friendly work environment, ensuring you can expand your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

401k Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Continued Education

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist assistant curriculum.
• Certified with the National Certification Examination.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's functional status and home environment for hazards.
• Document patient’s response to treatment plan and progress.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organization Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Occupational Therapist Assistant Curriculum

Job description

CareOne Home Health is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for our growing Home Health business serving Stanislaus and Merced Counties. Mileage is reimbursed and driving time is paid.
We are a highly-rated, locally-owned and operated agency with compassionate health professionals serving the communities we live in. Expand your therapy skill set as you treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac and more. Provide focused, one-on-one care in the patient’s home environment as you tailor their plan of care to their specific needs and goals.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Focused One to One Patient Care
Flexible Schedule
401k matching
Medical, dental, vision and voluntary insurances
Continued education
Supportive and friendly work environment

Qualifications

Graduate of an occupational therapist assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapist 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.

Responsibilities

Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.
Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.
Attends and contributes to inservices, interdisciplinary group, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure comprehensive assessments for the patients of the Organization.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
Participates in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.