Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA FT Full Time ABQ/Rio Rancho
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Description
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
Job Summary
Home health occupational therapy assistants are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient’s functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!
Responsibilities
- Provide physician-prescribed occupational therapy under a plan of care established by the OT
- Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
- Work under the supervision of an OT:
- Promptly communicating any patient concerns or changes in status
- Consulting with OT with regard to suggested changes in treatment
- Participating in patient and family education as delegated by the OT
- Submit required documentation in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Active State Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant License
- Current CPR with BLS card
- Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
- Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
- Great organization skills and an ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
- Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
Physical Requirements
- Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
- Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.