Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Fall River, MA, USA

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The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) at Elmwood Healthcare - Home Health (Elmwood Home Care ) will provide direct occupational therapy services to patients in their homes, supporting the rehabilitation process and helping patients achieve their maximum level of independence. The COTA/L will work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT/R) to implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and adapt interventions based on patient needs.

Department

Clinical Operations > Rehabilitation Therapy

Status / Type

Full Time (40-Hours / Week)

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; On-Call Rotation

Environment

Field-Based

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care and Therapy:

• Assist in implementing occupational therapy treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist (OT) to improve patients' daily living skills, mobility, and overall functional abilities.

• Provide hands-on therapy services, including therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and adaptive techniques.
• Educate patients and their families on techniques and exercises to support ongoing therapy goals and enhance self-management.

• Assessment and Documentation:

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' functional abilities and needs, documenting progress and changes in condition.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including therapy notes, progress reports, and treatment outcomes, in compliance with healthcare regulations and company policies.
• Report significant changes in patients' conditions or responses to therapy to the supervising OT.

• Care Coordination:

• Collaborate with the supervising OT, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and effective care.

• Participate in care team meetings and contribute to the development and review of patient care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to provide support, education, and guidance.

• Patient and Family Education:

• Teach patients and their families about the therapeutic processes, adaptive equipment, and strategies to improve functionality and independence.

• Provide support and encouragement to patients to help them stay motivated and engaged in their therapy.

• Administrative Duties:

• Ensure all therapy services are provided in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies, and best practices.

• Assist with scheduling therapy sessions and coordinating care activities as needed.

• Quality Improvement:

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with industry standards and advancements in occupational therapy.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of therapy interventions.