Ceritfied Occupatinoal Therapist Asst

Job Summary

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position available at Schofield Home Health Care Services in Kenmore, NY. Salary range: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour. Full-time regular position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatment as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapist and according to the established plan of care.
• Aid patients in improving their ability to perform activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and home management tasks.
• Teach patients and caregivers adaptive techniques, energy conservation strategies, and safe functional mobility within the home.
• Assist in fitting and training patients in the use of adaptive equipment, orthotics, and assistive devices as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and report any changes in functional status to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Ongoing assessment of patient progress and communicate relevant findings to the Occupational Therapist.
• Implement therapeutic exercise programs, neuromuscular reeducation, and functional training activities as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Prepare patients and caregivers for discharge by reinforcing education and implementing discharge plans developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with agency policies, Medicare guidelines, and New York State regulations.
• Communicate with members of the interdisciplinary home care team including nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, social work, and home health aides as appropriate.
• Participate in case conferences, care planning meetings, and interdisciplinary discussions as required.
• Make recommendations regarding patient needs, equipment, home modifications, or additional services to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Participate in required in-service training, continuing education, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Education and Training: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and licensure and registration with the New York State Education Department.
• Experience in home care, community health, or geriatric rehabilitation is preferred but not required. The entry-level COTA should demonstrate an understanding of the aging process, chronic conditions, and functional rehabilitation in the home setting.
• Good moral character, patience, compassion, and the ability to work independently while providing care in patients’ homes.