Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA PRN

LHC Group, Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group, Inc. is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant for home visits in Key West. The role involves providing high-quality occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, promoting independence and quality of life. Candidates should possess a current OTA licensure and demonstrate the ability to build trusted relationships with patients, working within a supportive healthcare team.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Independence and autonomy in your role

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure.
• CPR certification and a valid driver's license required.
• Experience in home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs and functional status.
• Provide occupational therapy services according to care plans.
• Monitor patient responses and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Patient assessment

Occupational therapy techniques

Communication

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Current OTA licensure in Florida

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring a PRN COTA for Home Visits in Key West.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant in Home Health is responsible for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability. The Occupational Therapy Assistant performs duties in accordance with policies, procedures, and the established plan of care.

Responsibilities

At Island Home Care, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, fostering meaningful connections with patients, families, colleagues, and communities. We offer a supportive environment for your career growth.

As an Occupational Therapist, you can expect:

• Building trusted, in-person relationships with patients
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy in your role
• Career advancement opportunities

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive for providing high-quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist in Home Health is responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, adaptive equipment, and other occupational therapy needs as defined by medical conditions.

• Providing services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, using evidence-based techniques, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Evaluating the patient's functional status and all relevant body systems for CMS documentation; consulting with the physician for developing the therapy plan of care.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting patient responses to treatment and any changes in condition to the nurse supervisor and physician.
• Conducting patient assessments to evaluate functional ability using diagnostic and prognostic tests.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current OTA licensure in Florida
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Company Overview

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our benefits here: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Island Home Care, part of LHC Group, is a preferred provider delivering high-quality, cost-effective care across hospital, physician, and community settings. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare. Because we are united by a single purpose: It's all about helping people.