About this opportunity
NURTURING HOME HEALTHCARE AGENCY IN lists this Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant opportunity in pasadena, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits/Perks
nCompetitive Compensation
nGreat Work Environment
nCareer Advancement Opportunities
nJob Summary
nWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team! As an Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be working closely with Occupational Therapists as well as other Assistants to provide therapy and support for our patients. You will be following plans of care previously laid out, assisting your patients with using adaptive devices, and maintaining all therapy spaces and equipment. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills, excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of occupational therapy guidelines and recommendations.
nJob Description:
nThe Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will implement treatment programs to assist patients with physical, cognitive, sensory and social/emotional disabilities or delays by planning and administering occupational therapy in the home and community.
nResponsibilities:
nProvides high quality care and meets the needs of the patient and family by implementing occupational therapy treatment plans in conjunction with the occupational therapist supervisor.
nAssists pediatric and young adult patients in the areas of physical, neurological, cognitive, sensory, feeding, ADL’s, and social/emotional development and improves their level of independence by implementing skilled interventions to maximize the potential of each individual child.
nParticipates in educating, coaching, and empowering caregivers and families to develop skills to carry over therapeutic activities into the child's daily routine.
nAssures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs.
nDocuments patient care services and care coordination in an intuitive electronic medical record system.
nMaintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
nQualifications
nCurrent state licensing for occupational therapy assistance required
nPrevious experience working in an occupational therapy setting desired
nCPR License.
nStrong customer service skills and a positive attitude
nFamiliarity with Microsoft Office suite
nStrong communication and interpersonal skills
nStrong time management skills
nThe ability to make decisions in a high-stress environment
Worksite address
pasadena, TX, 77505, US
Who can apply
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