Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)- Boone County

Suburban Health at Home; Lebanon (IN); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Suburban Home Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide direct patient care in home settings for adults and geriatric patients in central Indiana.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement care plans, assist OT with therapeutic exercises, and educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and adaptive equipment to improve daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Indiana.
• Minimum of 1 year of home health experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement a care plan with the physician.
• Provides therapeutic care to restore function and daily living activities under the direction of the OTR.
• Assists in education and delivery of the exercise program developed by the OTR.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on treatment plans and proper use of adaptive equipment.
• Documents patients’ progress in EMR.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation in EMR

Formation

Accredited OTA program

Outils

EMR system

Description du poste

Suburban Home Health is a jointly owned venture between several Suburban Health Organization hospital systems here in central Indiana! We work as an extension of the hospital consortiums you trust in your community, with the goal of improving care across the continuum for our homebound patients. Join our team and make a difference in your community!

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients in the home setting.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement a comprehensive plan of care with the physician
• Provides therapeutic care to help restore function and daily activities of living under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR) in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Participates in the education and delivery of the exercise program developed by the OTR for strengthening and controlling of the upper extremities
• Instructs patients and caregivers regarding plan of treatment, basic living skills and proper use of adaptive equipment
• Observes and documents patients’ progress and health status in a timely manner via electronic medical record (EMR)
• Provides teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles to improve patients’ quality of life
• Participates in weekly case conference ensure effective coordination of care as well as monthly therapy in-services
• Assesses patient environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety in the home setting

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program
• Must possess current license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
• Minimum of 1 year of home health experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills required
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation to perform job tasks required
• Must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Summary

Suburban Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Suburban Home Health is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence. All employment decisions at Suburban Home Health are made based on job requirements, individual qualifications, or business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. Suburban Home Health creates a culture with zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment and seeks an environment of inclusion and respect at work.