Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About the role
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Occupational Therapist. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.
Schedule
- PRN: 1 day per week, 8 hours
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Territory: East Hamilton, Hamilton (above and below 129), Oxford, Ross, Fairfield, Hamilton, Trenton, and surrounding areas
- Agency: The Christ Hospital Homecare
Responsibilities
You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensure the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.
- Plan of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician; observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Occupational Therapist of any changes in the patient's condition.
- Minimize Patient Risk: Assess functional problems and provide intervention; in conjunction with the occupational therapist, work toward goals to improve patient functional status.
- Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy; instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
- Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
- Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies