Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Responsible RecruiterRight at Home is a growing, locally owned home health company in Waterloo. We currently provide skilled nursing, companionship and personal cares for a wide variety of clients in Eastern Iowa. We proudly provide these services to veterans, and we are in need of a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to expand the level of skilled care available to them. The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides occupational therapy treatment to clients in accordance with an established plan of care by an Occupational Therapist in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and all other state laws and relevant professional standards.Responsibilities of a home-based PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant include:Furnishes occupational therapy services in accordance with Agency policies, Joint Commission standards, Medicare regulations, and the State of Iowa.Prepares and records clinical notes and care notes in WellSky and Careficient.Observes and reports any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in the condition of the client and family situation to the supervising Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical Manager and documents such reports and observations in the clinical record.Completes and provides documentation, care notes in a timely manner for proper submission to the payor source such as Medicare, Veterans Affairs, long term care insurance, etc.Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.Follows infection control and standard precaution procedures.Directs the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.Provides for the rehabilitation of clients according to the client care plan in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist, Nursing Staff and Physical Therapy Staff to achieve client goals of optimal health and function.Consults the Occupational Therapist, Clinical Manager and Administrator as needed to assist in making sound judgments or decisions regarding care and treatments.Performs supervisory visits as needed with active clients to ensure standards of quality are being met with care staff in their homes.Assists home safety assessments.Available to participate in care staff training.Participates either in-person (preferred) or virtually in weekly care coordination meetings.Maintains excellent communication and collaboration with referral sources and all health care providers involved in a client's care.Non-essential functions may include:Other general office and clerical functions as needed to complete documentation.Participates in community relations activities, care plan meetings.Education/Skills/Abilities/Availability:Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.Currently licensed and in good standing as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in this State.Knowledge and ability and the necessary skill and judgment to perform all rehabilitation related procedures as outlined in the scope of practice in the State of Iowa. Understanding of the working team concept and the ability to work as a team yet also autonomously in clients' homes.Meets the requirements for employees providing direct client care.Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed in the job.Must have valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation.Participates in continuing education programs as mandated by State law. (This requirement need not be met exclusively through Right at Home sponsored in-service programs.)Working environment:Primarily works in clients' place of residence, travel required. Shift or visit times and days vary with client needs. Occasional office work.Benefits of working at Right at Home for a home-based Occupational Therapist:Positive, supportive work environment where our top priority is helping people stay safe and independent wherever they call homeOwner of the company has a home health physical therapy backgroundCompetitive hourly wageHealthiest You by Teladoc health care programRetirement/Savings PlanHoliday PayFlexible Schedule- you coordinate patient visitsMileage and Travel TimeCompensation: $35.00 - $40.00 per hourWaterloo is locally owned and operated, was established in 2022, and our mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care driven by our Joint Commission accreditation, Right at Home Best Practices, and the Golden Rule each and every day in Central Iowa. However, we couldn't do it without having the Right People. Our Care Team members need to be passionate about serving our clients and committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. More health care is being provided in the home and the vast majority of people would like to age in place, independently, at home. So, the demand for our type of services will continue to grow. That's where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who exemplify our core values- being Compassionate, Professional, Adaptable, Dependable, and who serve as Advocates for their clients thus improving their quality of life. To our care team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home:We will help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development.We will coach you to success. We're always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.We will keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients.We will celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay and other benefits.This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.