What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN COTA position at West Texas Healthcare LLC?
PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Follow written POC program as given by supervising therapists, based on the individual patient needs and physician approval, to obtain goals.
- Communicate on a regular basis with supervising therapists’ approval, to obtain goals.
- Provide appropriate clinical followup by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms to supervising therapists.
- Participate in case coordination regularly with staff nurses and physicians and documents appropriately in medical record.
- Use universal precautions and infection control as required to prevent cross contamination and transmission of disease with patients.
- Agency Acute Care Hospital rate is below average.
- Facilitate patients ROM, strength coordination, use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications functional mobility and safety issues related to patient’s ADL performance needs under the supervision of the OTR.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy with current license to practice occupational therapy
- Current Certification in BSL/CPR
- Home Health Experience
- Valid Texas Driver's License and Automobile Insurance
- Knowledge of WellSky EMR software is a plus
Salary: TBD
About West Texas Healthcare LLC
In 2005, Dan Willson, PT, MS, founded Paradigm HomeCare started with a vision to pioneer premier physical therapy & rehabilitation services within the home health industry. Rooted in values inspired by Dan's faith in Jesus Christ, he established a company culture of excellence & respect for individuals. As the post-acute care industry evolved, physicians & hospitals recognized the need for home healthcare providers to play a pivotal role in managing patients' complex medical conditions. Responding proactively, Paradigm HomeCare developed & implemented comprehensive nursing & disease-management specialty programs. These programs encompass a wide spectrum of specialized care, catering to conditions such as heart failure, COPD, post-surgical & wound care, complex medication management, & more. This proactive approach allowed Paradigm HomeCare to meet the rising demand for nuanced, home-based medical services while ensuring comprehensive & personalized care for their patients.
