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Elara CapitalCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in implementing rehabilitation plans and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while providing quality patient care. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective patient education.
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COTA CertificationOccupational Therapy ExperiencePatient Care CoordinationRegulatory CompliancePatient Education
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Assist in implementing rehabilitation needs by following a plan of care in accordance with Occupational Therapists’ findings
- Make routine visits and re-evaluate patients’ therapy needs during each visit
- Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to supervisors, Occupational Therapist, physician, and other care team members
- Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, standards, and guidelines
- Counsel and instruct patients and caregivers regarding therapy needs and home exercise programs
- Promote compliance with fiscal intermediary and third-party payer requirements through education, coaching, and assistance
- Identify and report potential payment or coverage problems
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations
- Assure continuity and quality of patient care
- Maintain communication with clinical staff regarding schedules, patient data, needs, physician orders, and special instructions
- Enter clinical notes timely and coordinate services with physicians, staff, and other disciplines
- Implement actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits
- Report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee
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
- Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
- Must have a dependable vehicle
- Valid driver’s license
- 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
- Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment
- Ability to work irregular hours, including call hours if applicable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family bereavement leave
- Pet bereavement leave
- Pet insurance
- Collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a difference
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Hard Skills
Rehabilitation PlanningClinical Note DocumentationPatient AssessmentTherapy Needs EvaluationHome Exercise Program Development
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingPatient CounselingAdaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
COTA Certification
Industry Keywords
Medicare RegulationsMedicaid RegulationsThird-Party Payer ComplianceClinical Care SettingPatient Care Quality