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

Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated in the clinical record weekly

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