The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the occupational therapist in creating and implementing the plan of care, focusing on rehabilitation in a home environment for patients recovering from various impairments. Duties include performing skilled procedures, educating patients and caregivers, observing and reporting patient condition changes, and participating in care planning and discharge planning.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be currently licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board as an Occupational Therapy Assistant without disciplinary action, possess a valid driver's license and car insurance, and ideally have a BLS certification and two years of Home Health experience. The role requires physical stamina for moderately heavy exertion, including extensive driving and assisting patients with transfers and ambulation.
CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient AssessmentEmpathyLeadershipPatient EducationConsultationInfection ControlClinical DocumentationCritical ThinkingDischarge PlanningRehabilitation PlanningFine Motor SkillsDevelopmental DelaysCaregiver EducationSensory Motor Skills
Job description
PRINCIPLE CHOICE HOME HEALTHCARE Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN
Who We Are
Principle Choice Home Health partners with patients and families to provide comprehensive care in a compassionate atmosphere. We make a difference in our clients' lives by bringing hope, health and healing in the place that matters most - home. We deliver exceptional care to our clients and their families that consistently exceeds expectations, while at the same time fostering a culture and environment that provides our team members with an incredible work experience.
Principle Choice is Different
Compassion - We deliver compassionate care by attentively listening to our clients' needs, addressing all concerns, and providing emotional support and empathy during each step in their care. Advocacy - We advocate for our clients by empowering them to be an active partner in their care and ensuring all treatment options are thoroughly explained, leaving our clients with the confidence to make well-informed decisions.
Principle Choice Home Health (PCH) is looking for self-motivated, confident, and accountable people to join our team and help us share our mission and values with everyone around us.
POSITION PURPOSE The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant helps in the creation of a plan of care for a patient.
Their responsibilities are to focus on rehabilitation in a home environment, helping patients through illness as they work their way back to daily life.
Their duties are to assist an occupational therapist in their rehabilitation plan for a patient such as neurological, musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and cardio-pulmonary impairments; fine motor, sensory motor, and developmental delays; as well as traumatic injuries and swallowing disorders.
This includes patient and caregiver education; discharge planning; and consultation to other professionals, clinics, or agencies.
ORGANIZATION This position reports to the Director of Therapy
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists the occupational therapist in assessing the level of function of the patient.
Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
Prepares clinical and progress notes in a timely manner per Agency policy.
Helps OT develop the plan of treatment (revising as necessary).
Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition.
Educates the patient/family and agency personnel in the use of equipment, home therapy programs, and activities of daily living.
Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care.
Participates in case conferences and in-services.
Communicates effectively with all care providers, staff, patient/family and caregivers.
Ensures quality care.
Confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the occupational therapist to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.
Planning Discharge.
Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.
Understands and Adheres to all Company policies and procedures.
Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
Acts as an effective team member.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Currently licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board as an Occupational Therapy Assistant- no disciplinary action taken. Preferred member of NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) Minimum of 2 years of Home Health experience BLS certification Active drivers license and car insurance. Medical knowledge, patience, compassion, kindness, critical thinking skills, knowledge of infection control practices, stamina, and physical endurance, observational skills, knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, communication skills, leadership, empathy
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as: extensive driving, assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, to handle or feel, and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General office, patient home setting, exposure to infectious diseases, automobile.
Security and privacy training will be provided as part of this role to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PCS’ associate and customer data.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
