Home Health COTA

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services
under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and according to the physician's plan
of care.

A. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status (muscle function,
endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care
ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or
barriers to more independent living as delegated by the Registered Occupational
Therapist.
B. Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily
activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization
policy.
C. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the Registered
Occupational Therapist any changes in the patient's condition.
D. Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
E. Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by
the Registered Occupational Therapist. Documents patient's response to treatment
plan and progress toward established goals.
F. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care
to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in
accordance with Organization policy.
G. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as
required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of
care for the patients of the Organization.

Qualifications:

• OTA License
• Driver's License/Auto Insurance
• CPR Certification
• Minimum 1-year previous home health experience
• Previous experience using Home Care Home Base
• Flexible schedule / multiple work locations