Occupational Therapy Assistant

Our Company:

Warm Hearth at Home

Overview:

Warm Hearth at Home is looking to expand our team of Home Health physical therapists. Warm Hearth Village is a non-profit community of seniors that has been serving Blacksburg and the surrounding New River Valley for over 50 years. Our mission is to foster a person-centered approach to aging in an inclusive environment that redefines retirement, and to nurture a transformative culture where people live and work in community, knowing their contributions are essential to our success.

We are currently hiring a regular PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with the possibility of transitioning to Part time/full time as our census grows. Our Home Health agency is staffed fully in-house with a small, tight-knit administrative staff and HR department. We have experienced steady growth over the past two years with plans of continued expansion to increase our capacity to serve our community.

Pay: Hourly - $35-40 depending on experience, and $0.65/mile mileage reimbursement

Office Location: Christiansburg, VA

Coverage Area: Counties of Montgomery, Giles, Floyd, Pulaski and surrounding areas

Schedule: Regular PRN (< 20 hours/wk)

Responsibilities:

As a COTA, You will:

Administer occupational therapy interventions as directed by the POC established by the evaluating therapist in a patient centered, evidenced based approach

Maintain clear and effective communication regarding patient care with support staff, physicians, evaluating therapists, and family members to ensure efficient care

Complete documentation timely, accurately, and completely

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited COTA program

Current and valid state license to practice as a COTA in Virginia

Drivers license and proof of auto insurance

Experience in home health setting is preferred

Ability and confidence to recognize red flags and/or medical emergencies in the home, and how to effectively triage