Home Health COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Signature Healthcare at Home is seeking to add a COTA for Whatcom County! This position would cover Whatcom County (Bellingham, Lynden, Blaine, Ferndale, Sudden Valley, Deming) for home health occupational therapy services. This position works Monday through Friday day shift, with self-directed scheduling dependent on patient needs and territory. If you enjoy a high level of autonomy, travel and meeting patients where they are, apply today! Duties and Responsibilities Participates in the on-going evaluation of the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written/verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered Occupational Therapist. Teaches patient and/or family/caregivers new skills and retrains once familiar with daily activities that has been lost to illness or injury. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinician notes, and reports to the Occupational Therapist any changes in the patient's condition. Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as deleted by the Occupational Therapist. Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established and documents patient's response to treatment plan and progress towards goals. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health care services and consults with interdisciplinary team to get the necessary referrals, information, etc. as needed or appropriate. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Must have graduated from an OT assistant program accredited by the ACOTE of the AOTA or any successor organization of the ACOTE. Must be eligible for or have taken the OT assistant certification examination administered by the NBCOT. Must be licensed and able to practice in Washington State. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile. Possesses and maintains a valid CPR certification. Preferred Qualifications: Clinicians with experience in Home Health or post-acute care. Familiarity with Homecare Homebase EMR. Schedule, Pay and Benefits Part-time or PRN Monday through Friday. Hourly $35 - 40 (Dependent on Experience) + Mileage Reimbursement @ $0.62 / mile. Contact us if this role sounds like you! Learn More About Us Exceptional In-Home Healthcare | Signature | Oregon & Washington Providing Life-Changing Service | Pennant The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at Signature Healthcare at Home provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Signature can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Signature Healthcare at Home works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.