Providing home health care as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for Elara Caring. Collaborating with healthcare teams and ensuring quality patient care in home settings.
Responsibilities
Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Assists in implementing the rehabilitation needs by following a plan of care in accordance with the Occupational Therapists findings
Makes routine visits and re-evaluates the patient’s therapy needs during each visit
Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, Occupational Therapist, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, established standards and guidelines
Counsels and instructs the patient and/or caregiver in meeting therapy and related needs, and in the therapy home exercise program providing requests for modification and clarification
Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payers, through education, coaching, and other assistance
Identifies and reports potential payment/coverage problems to the appropriate Supervisor
Maintains current knowledge of, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations along with current Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations and changes
Assures the continuity of quality patient care is delivered
Maintains communication with clinical staff providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, physician orders, or special instructions
Assures clinical notes are entered timely and indicates continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff, and disciplines
Implements all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits
Physically demanding, high-stress environment
Requirements
Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association
Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
Must be able and willing to travel 50%
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
Pet insurance
NO Holidays
NO Weekends!
Job title
Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
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