Urgently Need Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - PRN- Home Health Care in Clermont, FL
Job title: Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) - PRN- Home Health Care
Company: Pinnacle Home Care
Job description: At Pinnacle Home Care, we understand the demands of the home health care profession and are committed to creating a supportive and balanced work environment for our team. We are dedicated to providing a positive work environment to ensure our employees feel valued, supported and energized in their work.
Pinnacle Home Care is growing, and we are currently hiring PRN COTA's for our Clermont, Groveland, Leesburg, and Mascotte FL team.
Pinnacle perks include:
- Daily Pay (Work today. Get paid tomorrow!)
- Flexible Scheduling
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Stability 20 Years Operation in Florida!!!
- Top Places to Work: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Top 100 Agency Home Care Elite
- Live QA To Assist with OASIS Documentation
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- 401K Match
- Employee Referral Program!
- Under the direction of the OT provides client care services that have been delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
- Under the direction of the OT assists in the evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as required.
- Participates in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes. All notes are reviewed by the OT and submitted according to company policy. Also prepares periodic summary reports.
- Together with the OT, instructs the client and family, and assists in teaching them exercise programs.
- Guides and instructs the client in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning and assists the client in the use of self-help devices.
- Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports same to the OT.
- Observes, and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the OT and the physician the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition.
- Consults with OT regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings.
- Under the supervision of the OT, assists in the evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic reevaluation/reassessment as indicated.
- Instructs other health team personnel including, as appropriate, Home Health Aides, as well as family members with respect to certain phases of occupational therapy, so that they may work with the client.
- Writes daily progress notes on patients, and submits same according to company policy, and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated.
- Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences as required.
- Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
- Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge activities and assists the Occupational Therapist in completing the Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary.
- Confirms the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services (DCS) to coordinate Agency visits.
- Assumes other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the OT.
- Participates in effective coordination of schedule to ensure all reassessments are performed in a timely manner (alerts the office if a 30-day assessment or recertification is due).
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
- Current certification or license as required by state law.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year of Home Health experience preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization's requirements.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.