What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health position at Always Best Care of Greater Cleveland?
We are actively seeking a COTA for a PRN Home Health Care position in Elyria, Ohio (Lorain County). At ABC we focus on the highest level of patient care, employee care, work-life balance and team bonding. We are looking for someone to join our team of incredible professionals as we grow and strengthen together.
Assists the Occupational Therapist in administering the Occupational Therapy program to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with physical and or psychosocial disabilities. The Occupational Therapist Assistant works with the patients administering selected activities, treatments to restore, re enforce and correct pathology to promote and or maintain good health. Essential duties include, Performs effective treatment techniques in a competent manner. Educates patient, family, caregiver in applicable treatment and prevention. Participates in the discharge planning process. Performs other department activities such as, but not limited to documentation, billing, support of department operations, etc. Requires treatment skills necessary to provide Occupational Therapy appropriate to the developmental and chronological age of patients on caseload. Objectivity, good time management and interpersonal skills. Must be physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment.
- Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist (OT) provides patient care services which have been delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
- Under the direction of the OT assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as required.
- Participates in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes. All notes are reviewed by the OT and submitted within 48 hours. Also prepares periodic summary reports.
- Together with the OT, instructs the patient and family, assists in teaching them exercise programs.