Occupational Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Home Health Care) Occupational Therapy Assistants

Take your career to the next level with Inspired Homecare of Arizona. Right now, we are seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our home care team. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, advanced technology such as user-friendly tablets. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of patients, and as a member of our team, so will you. Apply today!

 

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA (Home Health Care)

Job Responsibilities As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide occupational therapy services under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care. This involves participating in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status and the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the Registered Occupational Therapist.

COTA responsibilities include:

• Participating in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury
• Maintaining appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reporting to the Registered Occupational Therapist any changes in the patient's condition
• Submitting clinical documentation
• Following treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the Registered Occupational Therapist
• Documenting patient's response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals
• Maintaining contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care
• Attending and contributing to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings
• Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services, consulting with the supervising Registered Occupational Therapist, and assisting with necessary referrals as appropriate
• Participating in instructing patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Here's your chance to build your career with an industry leader! Take a look at the requirements below; if you have the necessary skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

COTA requirements:

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with State licensure laws
• 1 year of clinical experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication as well as organization skills
• Current CPR certification Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA (Home Health Care)