Offer summary

Qualifications:

Completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program is required., State licensure as an occupational therapy assistant is necessary., A minimum of one year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant is needed., Home health care experience is preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Assist the Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services to patients.

Apply therapeutic self-care and creative activities to improve patient independence and functioning.

Evaluate equipment needs to enhance the functional level of patients.

Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner.

Job description

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a Home Health COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant). The Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services to patients.

Locations: home health visits in Sarasota county

Schedule: Full-time, M-F, 40 hours

The Home Health COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant:

Provides occupational therapy services, following the plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist/Director of Director.
Applies therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
Evaluates equipment needs to increase functional level of the patient.
Prepares clinical and progress notes of services provided, patient activities and condition and submit in a timely manner.

Requirements:

Proof of completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
State licensure as an occupational therapy assistant.
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Home health care experience preferred.

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