Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA - Home Health
Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA - Home Health
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Pinnacle Home Care is currently seeking a PRN COTA to join our Pasco County team!
Service Areas:Zephyrhills Dade City Crystal Springs Trillby and nearby communities
- Flexible Scheduling Balance work and life on your terms.
- Growth Opportunities Advance your career with us.
- Competitive PTO Take the time you need when you need it.
- Established Stability Over 20 years of success in Florida.
- Recognized Excellence Top Places to Work
- Top 100 Agency Home Care Elite
- Comprehensive Benefits Health vision dental insurance and a 401K match.
- Employee Referral Program Share the opportunity and earn rewards.
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support your professional growth and licensure requirements.
The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides skilled occupational therapy service on an intermittent basis to clients in their homes under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the direction of the OT provides client care services that have been delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
- Under the direction of the OT assists in the evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic reevaluation as required.
- Participates in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes. All notes are reviewed by the OT and submitted according to company policy. Also prepares periodic summary reports.
- Together with the OT instructs the client and family and assists in teaching them exercise programs.
- Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic selfcare and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning and assists the client in the use of selfhelp devices.
- Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions significant side effects drug allergies and contraindicated medication and reports same to the OT.
- Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the OT and the physician the clients reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients condition.
- Consults with OT regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings.
- Under the supervision of the OT assists in the evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic reevaluation/reassessment as indicated.
- Instructs other health team personnel including as appropriate Home Health Aides as well as family members with respect to certain phases of occupational therapy so that they may work with the client.
- Writes daily progress notes on patients and submits same according to company policy and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated.
- Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
- Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs braces splints and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Participates with staff clients and physicians in discharge activities and assists the Occupational Therapist in completing the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
- Confirms the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services (DCS) to coordinate Agency visits.
- Assumes other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the OT.
- Participates in effective coordination of schedule to ensure all reassessments are performed in a timely manner (alerts the office if a 30day assessment or recertification is due).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
- Current certification or license as required by state law.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Six 6 months to one 1 year of Home Healthexperience preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organizations requirements.
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Resultsoriented with strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
