Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health

EvergreenHealth Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Wage Range: $31.79 - $50.85 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

EvergreenHealth is one of largest, most innovative stand-alone Home Health providers in the nation with a local vision, dedicated to serving patients and families in the Pacific Northwest since 1992. From Everett to South Seattle and beyond, our compassionate, skilled providers have the opportunity to provide care in their own community.

Our care teams are composed of the following:

• Nurses (RN & LPN)
• Certified Wound Care Specialists
• Psychiatric Nurses
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Therapists
• Social Workers
• Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)

Why Join Our Team? As an employee of EvergreenHealth we believe in helping our staff by:

• Creating a flexible and customized career by offering flexible schedules
• Offering work/life balance providing a variety of territories to work/serve. We do our best to keep you in the territory that is the closest to your home or desired community.
• Training: Our new staff will feel confident knowing they have learned from experienced preceptors within their area of specialty.
• Providing Professional Development as supported through our Tuition Assistance program, paid CEU's, in addition to career advancement through leadership pathways.
• Low staff to patient ratios ensuring staff feel safe and that we are providing the best possible clinical care and outcomes for our patients and their families.
• Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce: Our staff share a deep commitment to providing exceptional care and service for each one of our patients, and one another.
• Providing a culture of safety: We are proud to be recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an "A" grade for patient safety, along with our recognition as a Top General Hospital for quality and safety - the only hospital in Washington state.

Job Summary: The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the home setting is responsible for providing treatment programs designed to return patients to their optimum functional level, in coordination with other team members. Supervision must be performed by a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) every 30 days.

Primary Duties:

1. Carries out the treatment plan established by an OTR and notifies OTR of changes in resident's condition or needs.
2. Provides occupational therapy intervention based on the individualized treatment plan and established priorities. Assumes responsibility for initiating changes in procedure and techniques as it relates to individual needs of the resident.
3. Intervention may include the need to design, fabricate, select, and fit prosthetic, orthotic and self-help devices, per treatment plan of OTR.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience: REQUIRED for the position:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Washington
• Current Washington State Driver's license and proof of insurability
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Reliable transportation

DESIRED for the position:

• 2 years in acute care and/or rehabilitation center experience
• Membership in a professional organization
• Certification in area of specialty

Benefit Information: Choices that care for you and your family At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees' commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits