Occupational Therapy Asst COTA- Home Health

Maineot; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan with employerbase

Paid time off

Employer-paid life and disability

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for Home Health in a full-time, day position. The role supports pediatric to geriatric patients under an OT plan of care, with emphasis on musculoskeletal, neurological, and medical diagnoses.

Responsibilities include patient treatment, record-keeping, caregiver training, equipment/environment recommendations, and active participation in rounds. Valid Oregon COTA license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Accredited program as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Oregon.
• Basic Life Support endorsed on hire.

Responsibilities

• Treat assigned patients per established plan of care and goals.
• Maintain clinical and billing records.
• Assist in orientation/training of new caregivers.
• Recommend equipment or environment improvements.
• Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communic

Strong organizational and analytical

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Accredited Program Required: Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Oregon

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking an Occupational Therapy Asst COTA- Home Health for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.12 – $45.18. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, the COTA assists in carrying out the treatment plan for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric with musculo-skeletal, neurological, and/or medical diagnoses.

Details of the position:

• Treat assigned patients following an established treatment plan and goals as established by an Occupational Therapist. Completes patient treatment according to plan of care, modifies plan to meet patients' needs within established goals.

• Maintains appropriate clinical & billing records.

• Assists in the orientation/training of new caregivers.

• Makes recommendations relative to the acquisition of new equipment & environment of care needs.

• Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the healthcare team.

• Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Accredited Program Required: Occupational Therapist Assistant

• Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Oregon

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

• Required forHome Health: Driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required)

• Strong organizational and analytical skills (Required)

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment (Required)

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are

• full medical/dental/vision coverage

• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions

• paid time off

• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options

• tuition and continuing education reimbursement

• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

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EEO

Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Contact information:

Company name: PeaceHealth

Contact name: Valerie Raia

Contact email: [e-mail]

External ID: PH-INFOR-124703C1

Posting ID: 1001059337