Occupational Therapy Assistant (Cota)
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Overview
Job Description
Description
Careage Home Health is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team and serve Thurston County patients. Full Time and Part Time availability.
- $32 - $42 / DOE
- Mileage Reimbursement
- No Weekends
- Full Time and Part Time availability
- Must be COTA certified in Washington State
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers
Why work with us?
Our employees are more than just coworkers - they are family - just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!
About Careage Home Health
Careage Home Health provides at-home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses, and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery.
About Careage
Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and healthcare services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.
Position Overview
A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.
- Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
- Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
- Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
- Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned.
- Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
- Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
- Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
- Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the OT.
- Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
- Participates in educating the patient and family.
Requirements
- Currently COTA certified in WA State
- Two (2) years' experience, preferred.
- Valid WA State Drivers License
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