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Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Part Time

Vetted Solutions · Birmingham, AL · Today
HealthcarePart-time

Position Overview

An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides skilled education, treatment, and interventions under the Physician's plan of care in a home health setting. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, the OTA updates patients and caregivers, and reports observations to supervisors and physicians to ensure optimal care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct occupational therapy following therapist and physician directives.
  • Communicate regularly with patients and caregivers about the care plan.
  • Administer treatments and procedures to promote safety and recovery.
  • Report patient condition observations to supervisors and physicians.
  • Relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance levels.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on assistive device use and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to discuss the patient’s plan of care.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current, unrestricted state licensure.
  • Proficiency in assessments, documentation, and policy compliance.
  • PREFERRED: strong organization, communication, attention to detail, time management, relationship-building, and experience in home health therapy and OASIS documentation.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive insurance options.
  • Retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, CEUs, and employee support programs.

Join a team dedicated to innovative, personalized homecare that makes a difference in patients' lives.

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