PRN Home Care COTA

Occupational Therapy AssistantThe Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) provides patients with therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve the patients abilities in daily life skills. The OTA provides these rehabilitative services to patients in a home health care environment and works under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.Service Area: 19709, 19901, 19966Hours: Flexible based on caseload and geographic areaBenefits:Daily PayMileage PaidPer VisitMake your own scheduleCompany Matched 40kEssential Duties:Communicates Clients' status, changes in condition, changes in care plan and needs to family members, staff and other professionalMaintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the departmentPerform all occupational therapy procedures planned and delegated as prescribed by the provider in the clients place of residence as instructed and supervised by the qualified occupational therapistAssist clients to and from treatment or training areas and instruct client in pushing wheelchair, supporting or lifting and positioning in and out of bedMay use equipment and devices to assist clients'Assist client with slings, splints and self-help devices to obtain physical independenceObserve client for signs of distress and adjust activities accordinglyMaintain work areas, i.e., cleaning, transporting, storing and inspecting materials and suppliesMaintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and progress of clients'Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standardTeaches clients' how to properly use exercise techniquesPerform other duties as assignedPosition Requirements & Competencies:Must be willing to travel within local geographic areaCertified as an occupational therapy assistant by AOTA, American Occupational Therapy AssociationComplies and maintain current CPR certification1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)Must meet minimum health and safety requirements for healthcare workersPossess knowledge of principles and practice of occupational therapyMust demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgment with limited supervisionMust be comfortable working in a home health care setting within a client's residenceWe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.