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Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Laf-PRN)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

#Documentation #CPR #Patient Care #Healthcare #Travel Required #Occupational Therapy #Home Health #Discharge Planning #Occupational Therapy Assistant

Quick overview

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy, including selecting and using adaptive equipment, performing comprehensive treatment, and collaborating with the evaluating therapist on the plan of care. Responsibilities also include reporting patient progress, coordinating care with other personnel, documenting reports, and educating patients and families on treatment goals.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and hold a current Occupational Therapist Assistant License (OTA) from the State Licensing Board. Required qualifications also include CPR certification, a valid Driver's License with Auto Insurance, and at least one year of experience as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, with one year of Home Healthcare Experience being preferred.

associate degreeDocumentationPatient EducationCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningClinical JudgmentOccupational TherapyFamily EducationPatient Progress ReportingAdaptive Equipment SelectionHome Healthcare

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central 1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904 Patients who need occupational therapy fall into a wide range of capabilities.
Some progress quickly through therapy plans.
Others struggle and need modified plans.
All of them need hands-on observation and guidance.
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) is the link between the Registered OT and the patient.
The COTA is the one who greets each patient with a smile, listens and observes to determine their progress, and maintains records for the OT to review.
WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community.
Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence.
With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.
Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment.
Performs comprehensive occupational therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement therapy plan of care.
Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
Exercises clinical judgment following an occupational therapy plan of care.
Provides occupational therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Trains and educates patients and family members or others and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS Associate's Degree- Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program- Required Occupational Therapist Assistant License (OTA)- State Licensing Board- Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required Driver's License- Required Auto Insurance- Required 1 Year- Occupational Therapist Assistant Experience- Required 1 Year- Home Healthcare Experience- Preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 75% EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

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