Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA

Role Overview

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Assists in implementing the rehabilitation needs by following a plan of care in accordance with the Occupational Therapists findings
• Makes routine visits and re-evaluates the patient’s therapy needs during each visit
• Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, Occupational Therapist, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care
• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, established standards and guidelines
• Counsels and instructs the patient and/or caregiver in meeting therapy and related needs, and in the therapy home exercise program providing requests for modification and clarification
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payers, through education, coaching, and other assistance
• Identifies and reports potential payment/coverage problems to the appropriate Supervisor
• Maintains current knowledge of, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations along with current Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations and changes
• Assures the continuity of quality patient care is delivered
• Maintains communication with clinical staff providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, physician orders, or special instructions
• Assures clinical notes are entered timely and indicates continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff, and disciplines
• Implements all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits

Requirements

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association
• Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance