Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Dearborn County

Description

Suburban Home Health is a jointly owned venture between several Suburban Health Organization hospital systems here in central Indiana! We work as an extension of the hospital consortiums you trust in your community, with the goal of improving care across the continuum for our homebound patients. Join our team and make a difference in your community!

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients in the home setting.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement a comprehensive plan of care with the physician
• Provides therapeutic care to help restore function and daily activities of living under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR) in accordance with the physician's plan of care
• Participates in the education and delivery of the exercise program developed by the OTR for strengthening and controlling of the upper extremities
• Instructs patients and caregivers regarding plan of treatment, basic living skills and proper use of adaptive equipment
• Observes and documents patients' progress and health status in a timely manner via electronic medical record (EMR)
• Provides teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles to improve patients' quality of life
• Participates in weekly case conference ensure effective coordination of care as well as monthly therapy in-services
• Assesses patient environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety in the home setting

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program
• Must possess current license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau
• Minimum of 1 year of home health experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills required
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation to perform job tasks required
• Must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation