PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ), Per Visit, Home Health

AW Health Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

AW Health Care is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide home health therapy services. This role involves working under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver quality patient care and improve rehabilitation outcomes. Qualified candidates will have certification and ideally two years of experience in the field, contributing to comprehensive patient care plans.

Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with state certification.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Ability to execute the physician's plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Administer occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis.
• Consult with the OT regarding treatment changes.
• Prepare medical records and update care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Occupational Therapy Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current state certification

Job description

PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant ( COTA ), Per Visit, Home Health

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Job Summary:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, Home Health.

Description

Job Summary:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, Home Health.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
• Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
• Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the OT.
• Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.
  
  

Working Environment

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships

Supervised by: OT/Director of Therapy, Home Health

Risk Exposure

High risk

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A person who meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTO).
• Certification is maintained by the AOTA.
• Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years of experience, preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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