Home Health COTA

About the role

This position is responsible for implementation of the occupational therapy plan of care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Responsibilities also include timely, effective communication with the supervising occupational therapist, physicians, case-managers, other health care professionals, patients, and caregivers as it relates to implementing the occupational therapy plan of care throughout the patients full continuum of care; following compliance standards for rehab billing; supervising therapy assistant students, and support staff; and completing required clinical and business documentation within professional standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Timely, effective communication with the supervising occupational therapist, physicians, case-managers, other health care professionals, patients, and caregivers as it relates to implementing the occupational therapy plan of care throughout the patients full continuum of care
• Following compliance standards for rehab billing
• Supervising therapy assistant students, and support staff
• Completing required clinical and business documentation within professional standards of practice

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure as required by the state where services will be performed: MD: Occupational Therapy Assistant through Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice OH: Occupational Therapy Assistant through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board PA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through Pennsylvania Department of State WV: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant through West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date
• Reliable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the home health setting
• Outpatient experience for outpatient positions, acute care experience for acute care positions, and SNF experience for SNF positions

Core Duties and Responsibilities

P Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self, and others. Adheres to hospital & department risk management, safety, and infection control policies. Demonstrates professional conduct as evidenced by being a positive team member; follows established personnel, hospital, and department policies; and adheres to established ethical standards of practice. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills. Documents occupational therapy care within professionally accepted standards of practice, and meets all third party documentation requirements including TJC and payers of occupational therapy services. Follows the occupational therapists established plan of care, and communicates with the supervising occupational therapist in a timely & effective manner regarding the patient’s response to care rendered. Practices in accordance to Medicare Compliance Standards, other third party billing standards, and TJC standards. Educates patients, families, and other health care providers as indicated for the safe, effective delivery of the OT plan of care. Effectively participates in student education. Completes assigned educational & training programs within stated deadlines. Maintains required contact hours for licensure. Effectively participates in community & marketing events as directed. Meets established productivity standards. Completes all assignments and job duties in a timely, efficient manner. Supervises support staff, OTA students, and volunteers in a professional, effective manner. Demonstrates a strong commitment to a high level of positive customer service as evidenced by UHC’s complaint management system, associate recognition system, and customer satisfaction measures. Demonstrates basic computer skills including typing & navigation of required work programs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, moving, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Visual and hearing acuity (with or without correction) must be within normal range.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, and monitor the physical environment for patient, visitor, and staff safety.

Working Environment

• Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to electrical current.
• Exposure to radiation from x-rays.
• Exposure to bad road conditions.
• Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.
• The majority of work is performed in the patient’s home and may require extensive travel.
• Subject to unpredictable situations.
• May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.