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PruittHealth
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Home Health
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$62,253 / year median in Georgia
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Occupational Therapist COTA - Home Health Services Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to Clarke, Oconee, Madison, & Franklin County, Georgia! Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family. New Pay Per Point Model - Top pay in the industry Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist in the execution of the occupational therapy care plan/ treatment to patients as prescribed by the evaluating therapist and physician according to the State Practice Acts.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills
- Communicate and document tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
- Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of service.
- Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
- Provide a clean, safe environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment. Has current knowledge of proper equipment usage.
- Foster teamwork by contributing ideas, listening to others, and supporting cultural diversity.
- Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
- Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- One (1) years of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a valid and unrestricted professional license in state of practice.
- Graduate of ACOTE accredited school
- If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to an Occupational Therapy Assistant entry level education in the U.
AOTA. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Home Health experience is desirable.
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- Transportation
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance