Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Home Care

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join their dedicated Home Care Team. This full-time role offers the chance to provide personalized, 1:1 patient care in a flexible work environment. You'll be responsible for administering therapy treatments, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with a team of professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients. With competitive pay and an emphasis on innovation in patient care, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in their own homes.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Company cell phone

Company laptop

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Amazing benefits packages

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license from the State.

Responsibilities

• Administers occupational therapy treatment under supervision.
• Documents patient progress and communicates with the healthcare team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Documentation

Adaptability

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

BLS Certification

Job description

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

Home Care Team-East

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Join a company whose culture encompasses putting the needs of customers and patients first by delivering high quality experiences. As a leader in innovation, Banner Home Health strives to leverage the latest technological advances to provide a multitude of options to supplement patient care. Home health provides a unique opportunity to work autonomously in the field and develop a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each patient. Competitive pay, amazing benefits packages, and flexible schedules.

As a Banner Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will enjoy working with a group of staff who takes pride in what they do each day! The clinical and administrative staff focus on the community and the well-being of the patients we serve. You will also enjoy an autonomous work environment and 1:1 patient care which will allow you to track patients’ treatment plan and their progress toward a healthy life! We offer mileage reimbursement, and we will provide you a company cell phone and a laptop.

Banner Home Health offers an opportunity to treat patients with a wide variety of clinical conditions and goals– post-op orthopedic patients, neuro rehab, cardiac issues and more. We pride ourselves on integration with the hospital system. Our therapy team is constantly growing in collaboration and expansion within our Banner network of hospitals and physicians. If you are looking for a variety of clinical treatment settings and personalized care, Banner Home Care is the place for you. This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. This position will provide 1:1 home care with primary areas of coverage in Chandler, Ahwatukee, Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa

Ranked in the top 25 percent of all home care agencies in the United States, Banner Home Care is the largest nonprofit, free-standing home care agency in Arizona. We provide intermittent health care for patients of all ages in the comfort of their home. Our home care team is experienced, compassionate and professional, and the results prove that Banner Home Care measures better than the national and Arizona average in almost all Medicare Quality Compare patient satisfaction results.

**POSITION SUMMARY**
This position is responsible for the administration of occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

**CORE FUNCTIONS**
1. Administers occupational therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Monitors ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Occupational Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Participates in discharge planning. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.

2. Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice. Documents communication with supervising Occupational Therapist. Communicates any significant change in the patient's physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Occupational Therapist. Makes recommendations to Occupational Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders. Appropriately collaborates with the Occupational Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Occupational Therapist.

3. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress.

4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.

5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.

6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the Therapy Technician and COTA student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.

7. Department operational Activities. Follow up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.

8.This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or clarify information.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

Must have graduated from an Occupational Therapy Assistant program accredited by the AOTA, or equivalent.

Must possess a current Occupational Therapy Assistant license from the State of practice. BLS certification required.

Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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