Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

UnityPoint at Home

Part time .50 (20hr/week)

3 - 8hr shifts every week. Rotating weekends and holidays

COTA provides direct patient care for a diverse community-based caseload with the observation of care provided directed by an Occupational Therapist. Provides subject matter expertise and proficiency of clinical best practices and achieve standards for patient satisfaction and outcomes for care delivered.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Consistently utilizes a patient-centered approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service area.
• Treats patients/clients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using specified occupational therapy procedures.
• Directs and aids patients/clients in plan of treatment.
• Utilizes physical agents including heat, cold, water, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the Occupational Therapist and organizational personnel the patient/client reaction to treatment and any changes in patient/client condition.
• Instructs patient/family/caregivers in care and use of prosthetic device, therapeutic aids, splinting, and wrapping techniques as needed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and safety issues.
• Delivers quality care consistent with Home Health Conditions of Participation, qualifying home care criteria, payor coverage criteria, and providing visits/treatments consistent with the plan of care.
• Conducts clinical review of records to include multi-disciplinary review, coordination of care, provided in conjunction with visits and documentation.
• Identifies risk for acute hospitalization and proactively prevents adverse events.
• Participates in case conferences, in-service programs and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. Achieve certification in Integrated Care Management within 1 year of hire. Certification includes completing the Integrated Care Management formal training session, successfully completing assigned computer based-learning modules within 2 weeks of training, and a competency evaluation. Use the Integrated Care Management philosophy, skills, tools and documentation in clinical practice. Demonstrate competency in selected ICM skills annually.

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Occupational Therapy Assistants and valid license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Minimum CNA 75 hour
• One year experience in a health care field.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and practices including the ability to carry out the procedures in the home.
• ICM Certification
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
• Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare  by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

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