OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

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IJN HEALTH SYSTEMS- HOME HEALTH

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Newark, DE
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    IJN Health Systems, LLC is a Skilled Home Health Agency is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team of strong, compassionate caregivers to provide therapy services. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, engaged, and dependable.

    Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Health, PRN or Part-Time

    Job Description:

    Enhances the physical abilities and skills of patients in their homes by assisting in the protocols of screening

    Implementing treatment for all assigned patients

    Providing treatment to reach identified objectives according to the established treatment plan

    Precisely documenting progress toward goals and communicating patient status and needs to the supervising therapist, patients, and the patient's family

    Competently assists occupational therapists in the survey of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the scope of practice permitted by the Occupational Therapy Practice Act of the practicing state

    · Educate the patient and/or caregivers to enhance functional independence.

    · · Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

    · · Maintain compliance with appropriate therapy minutes, therapy intensity, and productivity standards on a daily basis.

    · · Work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of the hospital.

    · · Performs other duties as requested by the Supervisor.

    Requirements:

    Experience:

    · Required Experience: Minimum of one year working in home health or with the elderly population or Nursing Home-

    Home Health: 1 year (Required), but will consider 6 months of experience

    Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) therapy program – New grads welcome

    Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

    Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

    Proficient in EMR / EHR use

    Education:

    · Required Education: Successful program completion approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

    Current State COTA License / Certification (Required)

    Benefits of working with IJN Health -Home Health

    Life insurance

    Paid Mileage

    401K Contribution

    Flexible assignments

    Reimburses background check fees

    Paid Drug Screening Test

    Competitive salary

    Direct Deposit

    Employee Discount Programs

    Job Type: Part-time or PRN

    Work Location: Multiple Locations

    Workplace Setting:

    Home Visit

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and promote a drug-free workplace and background checks.

    We are looking forward to receiving your application.

    Thank you for your interest in IJN Health.