What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (Cota) position at IJN Health Systems?
IJN Health Systems, LLC is a Skilled Home Health Agency in Chadds Ford, PA is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our strong compassionate caregivers to provide therapy services.We are located on 225 Wilmington W Chestder Pike STE 200. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and engaged and dependable.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Care, PRN.
Job Description:
- Enhances physical abilities and skills of patients in their homes by: assisting in protocols of screening
- Implementing treatment for all assigned patients
- Providing treatment to reach identified objectives according to the established treatment plan
- Precisely documenting progress toward goals and communicating patient status and needs to supervising therapist, patients, and the patient's family
- Competently assists occupational therapists in the survey of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the scope of practice permitted by the Occupational Therapy Practice Acts of practicing state
· Educate the patient and/or caregivers to enhance functional independence.
· · Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
· · Maintain compliance with appropriate therapy minutes, therapy intensity, and productivity standards on daily basis.
· · Work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of the hospital.
· · Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.
Requirements:
Experience:
· Required Experience: Minimum of one year working in home health or with the elderly population or Nursing Home-
- home health: 1 year (Required), but will consider 6months experience
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) therapy program – New grads welcome!
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in EMR / EHR use
Education:
· Required Education: Successful program completion approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current State COTA (Required) State of DE
Benefits of working with IJN Health -Home Health
- Short term Disability Insurance (STD)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K Contribution
- Flexible assignments
- Competitive salary
- Direct Deposit
- Employee Discount Programs
Job Type: Part-time or PRN
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Workplace Setting:
- Home Visit
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, also promote a drug-free workplace and background check.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Thank you for your interest in IJN Health.