PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in Colbert & Lauderdale County - Home Health (07122017 - PRN)

  • Part-time

Company Description

Champion, Partners in Rehab

Provides Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy throughout Alabama.

 

Therapist owned and operated!

 

Full Time Employee  Benefits Summary:

Individualized Benefits Packet (Contact Champion for Details)

Company Paid Insurance

Medical, Dental, Short-term Disability, & Life Insurance

Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Annual Professional Per Diem Pay

Competitive Salary

Generous Paid Time Off

401K Retirement  with Company Contribution

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance Options

Voluntary Long-Term Disability Options

Multiple Aflac Options

 

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Job Description

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
3. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.
4. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
5. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
6. Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
7. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
Contact Champion for a complete list of responsibilities.
Location:  Shoals Home Healthcare

Qualifications

1. A person who meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTO).
2. Certification is maintained by the AOTA.
3. Currently certified in Alabama.
4. Two (2) years experience, preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.