Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Full Time 7.5K Sign On Bonus
Aveanna Healthcare
Dover, DE
24 days ago
Job Description
Join Aveanna Healthcare as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and make a meaningful impact in home health care. You will provide direct therapy services, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patients' recovery and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct occupational therapy according to directions of occupational therapist
Communicates with and regularly updates the patient and/or caregiver regarding the plan of care
Provides skilled therapy services, treatments and procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety
Reports observations of the patient’s condition to the designated supervisor(s) and/or the patient’s physician
Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function
Provides skilled teaching to patients and caregivers regarding assistive devices and durable medical equipment
Educates patients and caregivers in rehabilitation and adaptation techniques
Collaborates with other service disciplines to discuss the patient plan of care
Plans for client’s discharge and prepares discharge instructions
Participates in in-service programs
Complies with ethical and professional standards of conduct
Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information
Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit
Completes daily report and required documentation in a timely fashion
Maintains consistent attendance
Submits all credentials in a timely manner
Performs all responsibilities in a professional manner
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an Occupational Therapist Assistant program from an accredited university/program
Current, unrestricted state license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of practice
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Strong organization and communication skills
Attention to detail
Time management
Proven relationship-builder
Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
Benefits & Perks
401(k) with matchHealth, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hoursTuition Discounts and ReimbursementPTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays$7,500 Sign on Bonus