Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Great Benefits

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant– Home Health

 

POSITION TYPE: Allied Health Professional

SPECIALTY UNIT: Occupational Therapist Assistant– Home Health

LOCATION: Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor area, Colorado

SHIFT: Weekdays Only

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

 

 

Job Description:

As a Certified Occupational Therapist (COTA), under the direction of a supervising health care team would assist in the performance of everyday activities with patients in a home health & assisted living facility setting. Addressing deficits in a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) relative to physical, cognitive, and/or psychological impairments.

 

Responsibilities:

 

· Support patient health and participation in life through engaging in everyday activities in collaboration with other health care providers.

· Observe patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and communicating report notes to health care team for optimal patient care.

· Counsel patients and families on what to do following treatment.

· Functions as a team member in care of patients.

· Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.

· Maintains clinical productivity standards.

· Participates in in-services, staff meetings, quality activities and aspects of program development.

· Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within their home and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed.

· May have other duties assigned as needed.

Job Benefits:

 

· Competitive salary

· Direct Deposit

· 401K with comprehensive matching

· Comprehensive & Robust Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and Disability

· Employee assistance program

· Mileage reimbursement

· Paid training

· Optional computer tablet purchase program

· Company phone

· Referral program

· Value driven professional and supportive culture

· Excellent room for growth and advancement

 

Requirements:

· Graduate from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant program required

· Current Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) license required in state of Colorado

· Home Health experience preferred

· Dedication to quality patient care

· Adequate written and verbal skills

· Adequate communication skills