Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Home Health

Job Highlights

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is a skilled professional entrusted with aiding in the coordination, oversight, assessment, and delivery of Occupational Therapy Services to clients across diverse environments, as directed by the overseeing Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association or its equivalent
• Certification as a COTA by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Has at least one year of experience, preferably in a home health or related setting
• Licensed in applicable state

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, assists in evaluation and establishes goals based on the client's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated which are documented on the required form(s)
• As directed, guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic, self-care, and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning
• Conducts household management routines based in OT recommendation
• Consults with the Therapist regarding the outcome of home visits and reports any changes in the client's condition through periodic written summaries
• Assumes duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervising Occupational Therapist
• Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated in the clinical record weekly
• Participates in staff development activities and in-service education
• Communicates effectively with all those providing care
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

Benefits

• Pay: Varies by visit
• Location: In-person
• Job Type: Full time

Special Requirements

• Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation
• Malpractice insurance coverage

Functional Abilities

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position
• Able to travel to prospective clients' residences within Miami-Dade and Monroe County