Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Acute Care

Occupational Therapist Home Health

Schedule: 8-hour days only

Assignment Details:

• Visit expectations: May see up to 6 patients/day (30 productivity points standard)
• Patient setting: Home Health visits (occasional maximum radius up to 50+ miles)

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year skilled home health OT experience
• Active or pending occupational therapy license
• BCLS certification
• Experience with EPIC and OASIS

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess patients' needs in home settings to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate rehabilitation programs focusing on ADLs/IADLs, orthopedic rehab (hip/knee, hand), and splinting techniques.
• Implement modalities such as TENS, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation as part of treatment.
• Provide education and training to patients and families on techniques for daily activities and recovery strategies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.

Compliance / Notes:

• Vaccine requirement: COVID primary series + one booster required.
• Free parking available.
• Scrubs: Any color accepted.
• Reliable personal transportation required.