Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health, Capital Health Care Network, Dublin, OH


Capital Health Care Network -
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Dublin, OH, US
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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Job description

We offer a comprehensive Benefit package to Full Time Employees:

* PTO

* 401-k with Company match

* Health Insurances

* Company Paid Life Insurance

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Employee Assistance Program

Job Description Summary

The certified occupational therapy assistant provides occupational therapy services under the direction of the OT. The certified occupational therapy assistant performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist and according to the physician plan of care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

* Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

* Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.

* Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient's condition.

* Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.

* Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient's response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.

* Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.

* Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.

* Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.

* Participates in instructing patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

* Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient's condition, the patient's response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties.

Position Qualifications

* Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

* Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

* Graduate of an accredited COTA program.

* A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.

* Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

* Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

At Capital Health Care Network, our company culture is built on the following seven essential skills of teamwork:

* Active Listening: Team members listen to each other's ideas.They are observed validating ideas through active listening and "piggy-backing" (or building) off each other's ideas.

* Communication: Team members communicate.They are observed interacting, discussing, and posing questions in an effort to fortify understanding and dispel miscommunication.

* Persuading: Team members use persuasion. They are observed exchanging, defending, and rethinking ideas with the greater good in mind.

* Respecting: Team members respect the opinions of others.They are observed encouraging and supporting others' ideas and efforts.

* Helping: Team members help.They are observed offering assistance to each other.

* Sharing: Team members share.They are observed sharing ideas, information and influence.

* Participating: Team members participate.They are observed participating in social media, campaigns, and projects.


Full-time 2024-07-15
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