Job detail

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Per Diem)

Health Care Connectors

#Rehabilitation #Patient Education #Occupational Therapy Assistant #Post-Acute Care #Adaptive Equipment #Geriatrics #Home Healthcare #COTA #Therapeutic Exercises

Quick overview

Provide occupational therapy services and implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Conduct patient assessments and teach the use of adaptive equipment to improve functional abilities.

Requirements summary

Must hold a COTA certification in Connecticut and possess knowledge of occupational health, physiology, and anatomy. Experience with geriatric patients and the ability to drive to patient homes are required or preferred.

professional certificatePatient AssessmentMedical TerminologyGeriatric CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient DocumentationTreatment Plan ImplementationMotor Skills ImprovementTherapeutic InterventionsAdaptive Equipment EducationMedical Imaging Techniques

Job description

About health care connectors

Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes healing, independence, and overall well-being.

We are committed to supporting our clinicians with the resources, flexibility, and professional environment needed to deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Why join hcc?

At Health Care Connectors, our nurses are at the heart of patient care. When you join our team, you will:
Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to patients in their homes
Be part of a growing and innovative home healthcare organization
Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of life

Job summary

Compassionate and patient-focused Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience supporting Occupational Therapists in delivering individualized treatment plans. Skilled in conducting patient assessments, implementing therapeutic interventions, and assisting individuals in improving motor skills, coordination, and daily functional abilities. Proficient in educating patients on the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

Required
Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in CT
Knowledge of occupational health, physiology, and anatomy
Experience working with Geriatric patients is preferred
Familiarity with medical terminology and medical imaging techniques
Ability to drive to multiple patients home

Preferred
Experience in home health or rehabilitation settings
Experience working with geriatric or post-acute care patients
Strong documentation and patient education skills
COTA

What you’ll do
Provide occupational therapy services to patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans
Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine patients' needs and goals
Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients' motor skills, coordination, and functional abilities
Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and assistive devices
Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients

Compensation

Hourly Rate

$30 - $40 an hour

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