Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Part Time
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Job overview
Amedisys, Inc. is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Part Time. The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides skilled interventions under a physician-approved plan of care, documenting each visit and reporting patient progress to the supervising OT and care team. This role supports patients and caregivers with resources, promotes wellness through occupational engagement, and stays informed on the latest OT practices. The COTA will bring compassion, skill, and initiative to a home-based setting.
Key focus areas include Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist., Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record., and Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff..
Successful candidates bring Current State OT Assistant License, Graduate Of Accredited OT Assistant Program, and NBCOT Entry-Level Certification. Important skills include Skilled Interventions, Documentation, Observe And Report Patient Progress, Provide Patient/Caregiver Resources, Promote Wellness And Prevention, and Occupational Engagement.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
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Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
20
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Overview
Shift - Part Time Wednesday through Friday
Independence/Taylor Mill/ Erlanger/Elsmere areas.
Make a Meaningful Impact-One Home at a Time!
If you're an Occupational Therapy Assistant passionate about helping patients thrive at home, this role lets you make a meaningful impact every day. You'll provide skilled interventions under a physicianapproved plan of care, document each visit with clarity, and closely observe and report patient progress to the supervising OT and care team. You'll support patients and caregivers with helpful resources, promote wellness through meaningful occupational engagement, and stay informed on the latest OT practices. If you're ready to bring compassion, skill, and initiative to a homebased setting, we'd love to meet you.
Attractive pay
37.50 to 39.75
Responsibilities
Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.
Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record.
Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs.
Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement.
Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services.
Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client.
Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work.
Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE.
Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).
One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients.
If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established.
Current CPR certification.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, s exual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, s exual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Job Type
Part time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
54220-en-us
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