Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Full-Time Principle Choice Home Health partners with patients and families to provide comprehensive care in a compassionate atmosphere. We make a difference in our clients' lives by bringing hope, health and healing in the place that matters most - home. We deliver exceptional care to our clients and their families that consistently exceeds expectations, while at the same time fostering a culture and environment that provides our team members with an incredible work experience.

Principle Choice Home Health (PCH) is looking for self-motivated, confident, and accountable people to join our team and help us share our mission and values with everyone around us. Premier Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement at $ .70/mile Comprehensive Full Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision (Benefits begin first of the month following hire date.) Competitive Pay Federal Holidays Paid, PTO: 15 days accrued annually, Sick: 7 days accrued annually. CEU and License costs/Renewals Reimbursement/Annually 401(k) plan with associate and employer contribution.

Position Purpose The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant helps in the creation of a plan of care for a patient. Their responsibilities are to focus on rehabilitation in a home environment, helping patients through illness as they work their way back to daily life. Their duties are to assist an occupational therapist in their rehabilitation plan for a patient such as neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders.

This includes patient and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation to other professionals, clinics, or agencies. Organization This position reports to the Occupational Therapist of record. Essential Functions Assists the occupational therapist in assessing the level of function of the patient.

Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT. Prepares clinical and progress notes in a timely manner per Agency policy. Helps OT develop the plan of treatment (revising as necessary).

Consults with OT regarding change in treatment. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning. Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.

Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient's condition. Educates the patient/family and agency personnel in the use of equipment, home therapy programs, and activities of daily living. Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care.

Participates in case conferences and in-services. Communicates effectively with all care providers, staff, patient/family and caregivers. Ensures quality care.

Confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the occupational therapist to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel. Planning Discharge. Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.

Understands and Adheres to all Company policies and procedures. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned. Acts as an effective team member.

Other duties as assigned. Knowledge walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General office, patient home setting, exposure to infectious diseases, automobile. Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCS' associate and customer data.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.