Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Home Health

Independence, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Full-Time MondayFriday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey we care.

Each team member has a role to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). Being part of something this meaningful starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission

Work in a collaborative environment
Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement
Pet insurance

Responsibilities

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant you will:

Promote Elara Carings philosophy mission and policies to ensure quality of care
Assist in implementing rehabilitation needs by following a Plan of Care established by the Occupational Therapist
Make routine visits and re-evaluate patient therapy needs during each visit reporting significant changes to the OT supervisor physician and care team
Verify Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physician orders assessment data and established standards
Counsel and instruct patients/caregivers in therapy needs and home exercise programs requesting modifications as needed
Promote compliance with Medicare Medicaid and third-party reimbursement regulations
Maintain communication with clinical staff providing updates on schedules patient needs physician orders and special instructions
Document timely and accurately to reflect coordination of care and continuity of services
Support efforts to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits
Work in a physically demanding high-stress environment with patient handling lifting and transfers

Requirements

Graduate of a certified occupational therapy program approved by the Occupational Therapy Association
Current unrestricted COTA certification in the state of practice
Minimum one (1) year of COTA experience in a clinical care setting preferred
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area (up to 50%)
Dependable vehicle valid drivers license and current auto insurance per state law
Ability to sit stand bend lift and move intermittently with capacity to lift 50100 lbs

Reporting Structure:
You will report to the Branch Director Clinical Manager Clinical Supervisor or designee.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) race color age (40 and older) national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender reassignment protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors including education job-related knowledge skills training and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets and may vary based on location.

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