Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Harmonyhomehealth; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement

Job summary

Harmonyhomehealth is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our care team. You’ll provide OT under a physician plan of care, delivering evidence-based interventions in patients' homes and helping maximize functional potential.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, effective communication with diverse patients, and adherence to regulations. If you thrive in a changing home health environment and patient-centered care, consider joining our team.

Qualifications

• Active State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License.
• Current CPR with BLS card.
• Valid driver’s license and at least state minimum auto insurance with an operational vehicle.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local home health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed occupational therapy under a plan of care established by the OT.
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers.
• Work under the supervision of an OT: reporting concerns, discussing treatment changes, and participating in patient/family education as delegated by the OT.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Active OTA License

CPR with BLS

Driver's license & insurance

EMR documentation

Organizational skills

Patient education

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

Home health occupational therapy assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient’s functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed occupational therapy under a plan of care established by the OT
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Work under the supervision of an OT:
  • Promptly communicating any patient concerns or changes in status
  • Consulting with OT with regard to suggested changes in treatment
  • Participating in patient and family education as delegated by the OT
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.