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
Change Your Life…Become a CHAMPION
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.