Occupational Therapy Assistant

COTA PositionSet your own schedule with Freedom Therapy. We are a Home Health Care therapy company looking for a COTA in eastern Cuyahoga and western Lake County. We are looking for a part-time or consistent PRN committed Occupational Therapist Assistant to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.COTA ResponsibilitiesImplement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent mannerInstruct and counsel patients effectively in exercisesIdentify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differencesRecommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfortApply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injuryComplete documentation to support the delivery of occupational therapy servicesPerform selected data collection and obtain accurate informationMeasure performance and report on patient’s medical recordParticipate in patient status judgmentsAdhere to ethical and legal standardsEnsure continued competence and updated field knowledgeCOTA SkillsExcellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standardsHands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalitiesAbility to communicate and instruct effectivelyAddress client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life qualitySelect and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventionsApply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable componentsAssess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilitiesRecommend adaptive equipment and train in its useGuide and educate family members and caregiversObserve, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goalsCollect data and document processes followedReport to and collaborate with supervising OT and other disciplines as necessaryJob Type: Part-time or PRNSalary: starting at $40.00 per visit401(k)Flexible scheduleHealth/Dental/Vision insurance reimbursementPaid time offReferral programMileage reimbursementGeriatricsHome HealthOccupational & Rehabilitation MedicineDay shiftMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityBonus pay for employee referralsMileage reimbursementHealth insurance reimbursement for part-timeCPR CertificationOccupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)Work Location: On the road