What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Interim HealthCare?
Job Title: Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team. As a COTA, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our patients and helping them achieve their goals.
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 Assistants (COTA) in the state of Colorado.
- Minimum of two (2) 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.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay: $50 per visit.
- Weekly pay with travel time.
- Holiday and PTO pay for full-time employees.
- Supportive management that values and appreciates therapists.
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits available for everyone.
- 1:1 patient ratio; flexible assignments to fit your needs.
- Continuing education benefits and discounted courses through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University.
- Retention bonus plan for field employees with mileage or leased vehicles.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Interim HealthCare is a pioneer in home care, passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients. We value and appreciate our therapists, offering a family-oriented culture that empowers you to be the best therapist you can be.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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