Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver exceptional care in home health settings. In this role, you will work independently, helping patients improve their functionality and well-being through tailored therapeutic activities. Enjoy the flexibility of creating your own schedule while being part of a passionate team dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes. This opportunity allows you to be your own boss while receiving administrative support, making it ideal for those who value independence and work-life balance. If you're eager to make a difference in people's lives, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Independence

Administrative support

Purpose-driven work

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program and California license required.
• Enthusiastic about working with patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and follow treatment plans as per OT directives.
• Observe and report patient's response to treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Activities

Communication Skills

Bilingual

Education

Graduation from accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program

California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve La Jolla specifically.

FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

FeldCare Connects provides patients with quality home health care. We connect our partner agencies to the top therapists and use the most innovative software to achieve efficient and effective patient care. We distinguish ourselves from our competitors by consistently providing quality professional therapy services with superior patient outcomes. Our company policy mandates our actions to constantly reflect our goal: to help the patient. We promote ethics and integrity in a way that radiates our mission to our contract therapists and our home health agencies. We provide patients with the most dedicated, passionate, and experienced therapists to fit their needs, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Registered Dietitians.

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Home Health is responsible for patient care needs relating to functionality status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments and adaptive equipment. Based on the assessment and evaluation performed by the OT, the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant ensures that the treatment plan is followed, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's wellbeing, and evaluates the patient’s progress.

A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant must:

1. Provide services defined by the state laws governing the practice of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
2. Help the patient in the use of therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
3. Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition.
4. Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate in assisting the patient.

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
2. California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
3. Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
4. Bilingual is a plus!

We provide our therapists with resources to be successful and maintain work-life balance:

1. Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference.
2. Independence: be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses.
3. Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance.
4. Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people.

If you are interested in learning more about the exciting opportunities with FeldCare Connects, please visit www.feldcareconnects.com.