Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant

Home health occupational therapy assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient's functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed occupational therapy under a plan of care established by the OT
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Work under the supervision of an OT:
  • Promptly communicating any patient concerns or changes in status
  • Consulting with OT with regard to suggested changes in treatment
  • Participating in patient and family education as delegated by the OT
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver's license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join our team of caring professionals! At Harmony Home Health and Hospice, we believe there's no greater or more fulfilling career than working one-on-one with someone in need of care at home, and in knowing you've made a real difference in that person's quality of life, health, and overall well being. Our care team members provide so much more for our clients than simply hands-on home health care services. Serving as an extended part of the family, they:

• Restore balance
• Offer comfort and hope
• Provide peace of mind and a sense of security
• Allow for recovery in the comfort of home
• Foster independence, safety and self-worth and value
• And so much more

If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to help others, we'd love to talk to you about joining the Harmony Home Health and Hospice care team! As one of the top-rated senior and pediatric home care agencies, we have a variety of both employment and volunteer opportunities to fit your schedule and skillset.