VNA Alliance is a community-based, non-profit, Medicare certified home health agency based in Meadville, PA. VNA Alliance currently serves Crawford, Mercer, and portions of Venango county and offers skilled nursing, palliative care, and therapy services. In addition to the mentioned, VNA Alliance offers additional medical services and implemented a Safe at Home program that is a clinical pathway to optimize outcomes in the acute care and home health care setting. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [COTA] is a professional qualified to provide occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of a registered and licensed occupational therapist [OTR/L] to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.
RESPONSIBLE TO
Clinical Manager
Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Two [2] years experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant in a physical disabilities setting is preferred. Home health care experience is preferred.
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies.

CLINICAL SKILLS
A. Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
B. Implements the therapy program established by the OTR/L, providing services to restore the patient to the maximum level of independence in daily living skills and sensory and motor function.
C. Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from occupational therapy services.
DOCUMENTATION
A. Completes required documentation for ongoing service on the day of the visit.
A. Documentation is reviewed by the OTR/L. to maintain compliance with the plan of care.
COMMUNICATION
A. Confers with supervising occupational therapist, at least, every month, more often as patient needs dictate.
B. Calls the Clinical Manager with any immediate patient clinical needs.
C. Maintains confidentiality of client information.
D. Submits a schedule of patients as requested.
E. Reports patient responses to treatment, changes in care needs, progress towards goals to the supervising OTR/L
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
A. Protects patient privacy and confidentiality by being discreet and professional in sharing information on a need-to-know basis.
B. Adheres to all policies and maintains a professional standard of conduct, projecting a positive image of the agency.
C. Continually strives to improve care by broadening and deepening knowledge through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual study and reading.
D. Adheres to all policies set forth in the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and relevant Practice Standards to maintain safe clinical practice.
E. Serves as a role model for all staff.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A. Attends a minimum of two staff meetings/in-services per year.
B. Participates in additional staff meetings, care conferences, educational training, as appropriate.
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Workplace Wellness 403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Life Insurance Policy Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks Tuition Reimbursement Program Good Working Conditions Excellent Staffing Ratios Credit Union Vacation, Sick & Personal Days Paid Holidays Shift Premiums Competitive Wages Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus Referral Program Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses Funeral Leave Call-Out Incentive Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance On the job training Employee Assistance Program Education Seminars and In-services Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events) Tax Sheltered Annuities Free Parking Discounted Meal Plans EOE Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location. Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.