Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Description Suburban Home Health is a jointly owned venture between several Suburban Health Organization hospital systems here in central Indiana! We work as an extension of the hospital consortiums you trust in your community, with the goal of improving care across the continuum for our homebound patients. Join our team and make a difference in your community! Job Description The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is responsible for providing direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients in the home setting. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement a comprehensive plan of care with the physicianProvides therapeutic care to help restore function and daily activities of living under the direction of the occupational therapist (OTR) in accordance with the physician's plan of careParticipates in the education and delivery of the exercise program developed by the OTR for strengthening and controlling of the upper extremitiesInstructs patients and caregivers regarding plan of treatment, basic living skills and proper use of adaptive equipmentObserves and documents patients' progress and health status in a timely manner via electronic medical record (EMR)Provides teaching techniques, such as, the proper method of moving from a bed into a wheelchair, and the best ways to stretch and limber muscles to improve patients' quality of lifeParticipates in weekly case conference ensure effective coordination of care as well as monthly therapy in-servicesAssesses patient environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety in the home setting Requirements Basic Qualifications Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant programMust possess current license as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with the State of Indiana Health Professions BureauMinimum of 1 year of home health experience preferred, but not requiredExcellent written and oral communication and presentation skills requiredValid driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation to perform job tasks requiredMust have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation