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CVHCare is looking for outstanding certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) in Alameda County to provide compassionate, visionary care to our patients. Our wonderful and responsive internal team truly allows you to function remotely and independently, with the flexibility to make your own schedule and plan patient visits around other commitments if needed. The home care setting allows you quality time with your patient in the comfort of their own home.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Responsibilities:  The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the Registered Occupational Therapist. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants aid in the provision of rehabilitative services for people suffering from mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments. Occupational Therapist Assistants help clients with rehabilitative activities and exercises outlined in a treatment plan developed by an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.

• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient's condition.

• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.

• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient's response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.

• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.

• Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.

• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.

• Participates in instructing patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

• Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient's condition, the patient's response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.   

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant preferred (but New Grads are encouraged to apply!)
Valid California OT license
Reliable Transportation

To Apply: Respond to this post, including a copy of your resume.

More Information: Contact a hiring manager at 510-690-1930, or visit our website at www.cvhcare.com.

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