Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Home Health

About the role

To assist in the execution of the occupational therapy care plan/treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills
• Communicate and document tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of service
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel
• Provide a clean, safe environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment; has current knowledge of proper equipment usage
• Foster teamwork by contributing ideas, listening to others, and supporting cultural diversity
• Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines

Requirements

One (1) year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.

• Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice
• Graduate of ACOTE accredited school
• If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to an Occupational Therapy Assistant entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the AOTA

Preferred qualifications

Home Health experience is desirable.

Pay

New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry. The compensation plan is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. Higher point values are assigned to directly tie compensation to the work performed and time spent outside of a visit.

Benefits

• Top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential
• Progressive benefit plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for career growth
• Additional pay incentives
• Flexible schedules
• Great team environment

Schedule

PRN, 1st Shift

Location

PruittHealth @ Home - Columbia, South Carolina. Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commute to Lexington Richland area.