Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Harmonyhomehealth; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Harmonyhomehealth is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team, performing therapist-guided visits in patients' homes under an OT plan of care. You will document in the EMR and collaborate closely with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an active OTA license, CPR/BLS, a valid driver’s license, and strong organizational skills to manage in-home assessments and interventions.

Qualifications

• Active State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License is required.
• Current CPR with BLS card is required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local home health laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services under a plan of care established by the OT.
• Deliver direct, evidence-based interventions in patients' homes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and co-workers.

Skills

Organization skills

Calm under pressure

Education

OT Assistant License

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

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.