Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Health

Allcaretherapies; Winchester (NV); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitative care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join their dynamic team in a home health setting. This role offers the chance to work with pediatric patients, providing essential therapy to improve their daily functioning. With a focus on quality patient care, the company promotes a flexible work environment where clinicians can choose their own hours and receive support from dedicated staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and thrive in a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexibility to make your own schedule

Support staff always available

Quick and easy documentation

Quick electronic payment

Qualifications

• Must have a current NV Occupational Therapy Assistant license and CPR certification.
• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required.

Responsibilities

• Treat pediatric patients using therapeutic activities under OT direction.
• Document patient’s weekly progress and maintain therapy records.
• Instruct patients and families in skills and techniques of treatment.

Skills

Compassionate and caring demeanor

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good time management skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Current NV Occupational Therapy Assistant license

Current CPR certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Health

• Contract

All Care Therapiesis a leading provider of Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services. We place an emphasis on attracting passionate healthcare professionals who share a philosophy of providing quality patient care in an inviting, caring, and collaborative team environment.

All Care Therapies iscurrently seeking aCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)to join our team in a home health setting! This is an exciting opportunity to join an evolving therapy team, now expanding to the Greater Las Vegas area. All Care Therapies delivers exceptional care for pediatric patients with various disorders and conditions.As a leader in the rehabilitative care industry, we strive to continually bring solutions to address the evolving challenges of therapy providers.

Why Join Us:

• Clinicians choose their own hours.
• Quick and easy documentation
• Quick and electronic payment
• Flexibility to make your own schedule
• Support staff is always here to help.

COTA Responsibilities:

Treat pediatricpatients by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the licensed ccupational therapist (OTR).

Monitor a pediatricpatient's activities to make sure they are performing them correctly and to offer encouragement.

Contribute to meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care plans for pediatricpatients.

Document patient’s weekly progress in appropriate records.

Instruct patients, their families and any other caregivers in skills and techniques of the pediatricpatient's treatment program, under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Demonstrate exercises that can help patients better perform everyday tasks and relieve pain.

Complete all clinical notes in a timely manner using the company’s EMR system.

Verifies client information by interviewing client, reviewing, and recording medical history, confirming purpose of treatment.

Follows treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist by teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles.

Monitors activities to make sure they are performed correctly and provides encouragement, bringing treatment that is not having the intended effect to the attention of the therapist.

Maintains pediatricpatient occupational therapy records by recording client’s progress for use by the occupational therapist.

Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

Serves and protects the occupational therapy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Current NV Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.

Degree from an accreditedOccupational Therapy Assistant program.

At least one year of experience as anOccupational Therapy Assistant is required.

Pediatric experience is preferred, not required.

Current CPR certification

Willingness to participate in continued education courses.

Compassionate and caring demeanor.

Current State drivers license and auto insurance.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Possess good time management skills.

We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function and level. The final offer is determined by multiple factors, including skillset, work experience, and languages, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this position is: $50-$60/visit

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All Care Therapies is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.