Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health & Hospice (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

A Livingston HealthCare Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides care for Home Health for patients of all ages all of which is under the supervision of the patient’s primary Occupational Therapist.

Schedule:

• PRN
• Variable Hours
• Rotating Weeknight/Weekend Call

Compensation:

• $ 23.82/hr + DOE
• PRN Differential
• Shift Differentials

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide ethical, safe, and quality care for patients per standard of practice set forth in the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct as well as the State of Montana Occupational Therapy Examiners Rules and Statues.
2. Produce timely and accurate documentation of all patient care sessions within 24 hours.

3. Communicates with supervising Occupational Therapist, physicians and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient care and changes in patient status.

4. Attend monthly department staff meetings and other meetings that pertain to job.
5. Actively participates in Quality Improvement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Internal chart audits as requested.
2. Livingston HealthCare required annual competency course(s).
3. CPR Certification.
4. Attendance of continuing education courses to maintain state licensure and to advance skills and abilities.
5. Supervise COTA students.
6. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

1. Graduate of an AOTA credentialed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Training Program.
2. Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Montana.
3. In good standing with current state licensing board.
4. Driver’s license in good standing in State of Montana.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two to three years of experience in general practice including acute care, subacute, outpatient and home health.
2. Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
3. Team player; cooperative with other personnel.