What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA - Home Health (PRN) - North Port, Port Charlotte, Venice position at Empath Health?
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Home Health COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant. The Home Health COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services to patients.
Locations: Home health visits available in Port Charlotte, Venice, Englewood, Rotunda West, North Port, and rarely Arcadia or Punta Gorda if needed.
The Home Health COTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant):
- Provides occupational therapy services, following the plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist/Director of Director.
- Applies therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
- Evaluates equipment needs to increase functional level of the patient.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes of services provided, patient activities and condition and submit in a timely manner.
Requirements:
- Proof of completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- State licensure as an occupational therapy assistant.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- Home health care experience preferred.
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