Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Our team at El Capitan Care, LLC are committed to serving the community and providing a variety of quality health care services to patients.

We are actively seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our El Cap Care Home Healthcare team. This position is paid on a per-visit basis and a 1099 self-employed contract. Compensation up to $80 per visit.

Job Description Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services under the direction of the occupational therapist and according to the physician's (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner’s) plan of care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Responsibilities:

• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.
• Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
• Participates in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Current Physical Health Exam and TB test

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Valid driver’s license, registration and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current AHA CPR certification
• Upon signed contract must obtain liability and malpractice insurance

Benefit:

· Flexible schedule

Email resume and questions to [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road