Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant PRN
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Job Summary
Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to support our growing geriatric home health population in Kyle TX and the surrounding area. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support.
About Us:
Halcyon Home is a fast-growing central Texas-owned home health hospice and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work in Austin!! Come join our team!
Check out the Great Place to Work link! Responsibilities:
A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred along with a proven ability to manage a fast-paced independent work schedule. Knowledge of Homecare Homebase software is a plus! A Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant provides coordinated occupational therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administers the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed by the OTR.
- Assess and facilitate therapeutic interventions for ROM strength coordination adaptive equipment and functional mobility.
- Facilitates patients ROM strength coordination use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications functional mobility and safety issues as related to patients ADL performance needs under supervision of the OTR.
- Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare practitioners involved in the patients care.
- Participate in the Agencys QAPI program and in-service training.
- Meet continuing education requirements and demonstrate professional growth and competency.
- Promote the Agencys philosophy and policies to ensure high-quality care.
- Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current Texas State License to practice occupational therapy.
- Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
- Minimum of one year experience as Certified Occupational Therapy Asisstant preferred.
- Minimum of one year of home health care experience
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly
- Strong clinical and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Concierge-level home health, hospice, home care, and palliative care when and where you call home. Austin, San Marcos, Waco + More
