COVERAGE AREA

Melbourne, FL/Brevard Co Candidates must be able to cover the Melbourne, FL/Brevard County area for home health visits. We are looking for a committed and patient-focused COTA to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person. Responsibilities Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use Guide and educate family members and caregivers Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals Collect data and document processes followed Regularly follow-up client Skills Proven working experience as occupational therapist assistant (COTAs) Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale) Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession Professional behavior Excellent interpersonal communication skills Valid license to practice occupational therapy (COTAs) BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Contract Length:

More than 1 year

Contract Renewal:

Likely

COVID-19

Precaution(s): Remote interview process Personal protective equipment provided or required Temperature screenings Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Duties:

Evaluating a patient's functional status Evaluating the home environment Establishing treatment goals Planning treatment Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment Supervising the work of Home Health Aides Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented
• enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible
• enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented
• would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Autonomous/Independent
• enjoys working with little direction High stress tolerance
• thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay:

$50.00

• $55.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road