FT COTA Central/North PB County Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

FT COTA Central/North PB County Activa Home Health – 2.8 Boynton Beach, FL Job Details Full-time From $36 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Occupational Therapy Assistant License Mid-level COTA Care plans Communication skills Full Job Description Pay Rate – Starting at $36 / per hour plus mileage Activa Home Health (an AccordCare Company) is a licensed Medicare-certified home health agency seeking an experienced full-time Field Occupational Therapy Assistant. A better quality of care comes from exceptional caregivers and Activa only hires the best! Activa is an employee-friendly company and we focus on our employees to ensure they have a healthy work and life balance. Our employees become our family, and through excellent training and support, they are ready to serve our patients. If you’re an Occupational Therapy Assistant and want to be part of a growing company with an extremely bright future and have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families/caregivers, we would love the opportunity to hear from you! You will work among a multi-disciplinary team to help our patients live their best possible life!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to the Director of Professional Services, Clinical Manager to provide medically prescribed, goal-oriented therapy in accordance with the Physician’s Plan of Care, Company Policies and Professional Standards of Practice. Supervises personnel to deliver care and coordinates care delivery.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the patient plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist. Makes visits to the patients and communicates with the physician as needed. Follows the Plan of Care and documents the care and submits electronic documentation in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the patient medical records. Provides education and instruction to team members, patients, and their families. Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the patient and agency and family, exchange information and problem solve, and receive staff support and education. Applies the policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of Federal and State Regulatory agencies and Accreditation Commission for Health Care in providing care. Coordinates patient/family plan of care and ensures the care plan is reviewed at every team meeting. Assesses patient’s level of care, needs and requirements. Completes electronic paperwork in an accurate and complete manner and adheres to agency policy for timely submission.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Currently licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in this state and in good standing with the Board in which he/she will practice. Knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology of physical therapy. Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team. Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the Patient and family. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

Current CPR Level 2 Background screening Recent negative

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Skills Preferred Care Delivery Interpersonal Skills Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.