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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Elara Capital. Provide occupational therapy services by following the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing occupational therapy services, including patient assessment, care plan implementation, and effective communication with healthcare teams. Proficient in patient mobility support and documentation while adhering to healthcare regulations.
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COTA CertificationOccupational Therapy ServicesPatient Care CoordinationDocumentation AccuracyPatient Mobility Support
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Hard Skills
Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentHome Therapy ExercisesDocumentationPatient MonitoringLifting PatientsTransferring PatientsCare Plan ImplementationHealthcare RegulationsProactive Patient Care
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient EducationAdaptabilityEmpathy
Certifications & Qualifications
COTA Certification
Industry Keywords
Occupational Therapy AssociationClinical Care SettingPatient CareHealthcare RegulationsAgency Policies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide occupational therapy services by following the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist
- Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit
- Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team
- Follow physician orders and the established plan of care
- Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques
- Work closely with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care
- Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit
- Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care
- Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies
- Perform physically active work, including lifting and transferring patients, with occasional irregular or on-call hours
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
- Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
- 401(K) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and pet bereavement
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement