What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Interim HealthCare?
Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Job Description
Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team at Interim HealthCare. As a COTA, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to patients in the comfort of their own homes.
Responsibilities:
- Perform under the direction and supervision of the treating occupational therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.
- Assist the treating occupational therapist in documenting a patient's progress and response to treatment.
- Teach task-oriented therapeutic activities designed to restore physical and sensory-integrative function.
- Communicate with the supervising occupational therapist, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team providing care to the patient in order to promote coordination of care.
- Visually and aurally observe and assess the patient.
- Participate in quality and performance improvement measures.
Requirements:
- Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the state of Colorado.
- Minimum of two years of certified occupational therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare.
- CPR Certification (demonstration course required).
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
- Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.
