(PRN) Home Health COTA - Naperville, IL

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services

under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and according to the physician's plan

of care.

Essential Job Functions:

A. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status (muscle function,

endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care

ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or

barriers to more independent living as delegated by the Registered Occupational

Therapist.

B. Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily

activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization

policy.

C. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the Registered

Occupational Therapist any changes in the patient's condition.

D. Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.

E. Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by

the Registered Occupational Therapist. Documents patient's response to treatment

plan and progress toward established goals.

F. Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care

to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in

accordance with Organization policy.

G. Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as

required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of

care for the patients of the Organization.

Qualifications

• OTA License
• Driver's License/Auto Insurance
• CPR Certification
• Minimum 1-year previous home health experience
• Previous experience using Home Care Home Base
• Flexible schedule / multiple work locations