Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Harmony Home Health & Hospice; Salt Lake City (UT); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Zusammenfassung

Harmony Home Health & Hospice in Utah seeks a Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver OT services in patients' homes, following an established plan of care and working under OT supervision. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and flexible, scheduling-friendly hours.

The OTA will perform direct interventions, communicate with patients and staff, and document progress using an EMR system. A valid OTA license and CPR/BLS are required, with a driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Qualifikationen

• Active State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License is required.
• Current CPR with BLS certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance are needed.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local home health regulations is important.
• Strong organization and ability to work independently are essential.
• Ability to stay calm in emergencies or crises is required.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide physician-prescribed occupational therapy under a plan of care established by the OT.
• Deliver evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their home.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse patient population and co-workers.
• Work under supervision of an OT, including sharing updates on patient status and treatment changes.
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner.

Kenntnisse

OTA License

CPR with BLS

Driver's license

Regulatory knowledge

Organization skills

Calm under pressure

EMR literacy

Jobbeschreibung

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!

Job Description

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.