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) Home Health

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 continue to 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 part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Being a part of something this great 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 staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Assists in implementing the rehabilitation needs by following a plan of care in accordance with the Occupational Therapists findings.
• Makes routine visits and re-evaluates the patients therapy needs during each visit. Communicates significant findings problems changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor Occupational Therapist the physician and other team members involved with patient care.
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physicians orders assessment data established standards and guidelines.
• Counsels and instructs the patient and/or caregiver in meeting therapy and related needs and in the therapy home exercise program providing requests for modification and clarification.
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payers through education coaching and other assistance.
• Identifies and reports potential payment/coverage problems to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all federal state and local regulations along with current Medicare Medicaid and third-party reimbursement regulations and changes.
• Assures the continuity of quality patient care is delivered.
• Maintains communication with clinical staff providing updates and changes in schedules patient data or needs physician orders or special instructions.
• Assures clinical notes are entered timely and indicates continuing communication and coordination of services with physician other staff and disciplines.
• Implements all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Physically demanding high stress environment
• Full range of body motion including handling lifting and transfer of patients
• Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable

What is Required

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association
• Current unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Must have a dependable vehicle valid drivers license and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%
• Ability to frequently lift push pull and support up to 50 pounds including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

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

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