OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

IJN HEALTH SYSTEMS- HOME HEALTH; Chadds Ford (Delaware County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Paid mileage

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

A skilled home health agency is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join their team. This part-time or PRN role involves providing therapy services to enhance patients' abilities in their homes. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a COTA license. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year working in home health or with the elderly population.
• New grads welcome from accredited COTA programs.
• Proficient in EMR / EHR use.

Responsibilities

• Enhance patients' physical abilities in their homes.
• Implement treatments according to the established treatment plan.
• Document progress and communicate with therapists and patients.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking skills

Problem-solving skills

EMR / EHR proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited COTA therapy program

Current State COTA License / Certification

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

IJN Health Systems, LLC is a Skilled Home Health Agency is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team of strong, compassionate caregivers to provide therapy services. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, engaged, and dependable.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Health, PRN or Part-Time

Job Description:

Enhances the physical abilities and skills of patients in their homes by assisting in the protocols of screening

Implementing treatment for all assigned patients

Providing treatment to reach identified objectives according to the established treatment plan

Precisely documenting progress toward goals and communicating patient status and needs to the supervising therapist, patients, and the patient's family

Competently assists occupational therapists in the survey of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the scope of practice permitted by the Occupational Therapy Practice Act of the practicing state

· Educate the patient and/or caregivers to enhance functional independence.

· · Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

· · Maintain compliance with appropriate therapy minutes, therapy intensity, and productivity standards on a daily basis.

· · Work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of the hospital.

· · Performs other duties as requested by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

Experience:

· Required Experience: Minimum of one year working in home health or with the elderly population or Nursing Home-

Home Health: 1 year (Required), but will consider 6 months of experience

Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) therapy program – New grads welcome

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proficient in EMR / EHR use

Education:

· Required Education: Successful program completion approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Current State COTA License / Certification (Required)

Benefits of working with IJN Health -Home Health

Life insurance

Paid Mileage

401K Contribution

Flexible assignments

Reimburses background check fees

Paid Drug Screening Test

Competitive salary

Direct Deposit

Employee Discount Programs

Job Type: Part-time or PRN

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Workplace Setting:

Home Visit

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and promote a drug-free workplace and background checks.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Thank you for your interest in IJN Health.