Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA - Mobile Outpatient at Genesis Healthcare Pensacola,FL Job Pensacola area,Florida USA,Healthcare

Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Mobile Outpatient at Genesis Healthcare Pensacola, FL

Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Mobile Outpatient Job at Genesis Healthcare, Pensacola, FL

Genesis Healthcare
, Pensacola, FL

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in‑home setting for the older adult population. The setting could be a patient’s private residence or in a patient’s room in an independent living facility. The OT Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides treatments to facilitate increased independence and functioning under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. This position offers a flexible schedule and a work environment in various settings.

Responsibilities

Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.

Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work‑related meetings.

Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities that align with each patient’s needs and capabilities.

Instructs patients, families, and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.

Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.

Puts Patient Service First: ensures patients and families receive high‑quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that honors individual needs and rights.

Implements a patient’s individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist.

Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as, but not limited to:

Cognitive skills
Muscle strength
Coordination
Endurance
Mobility
Perceptual abilities
Sensory awareness
Sitting and standing tolerance
Balance
Activities of daily living
Joint protection
Work simplification
Orientation
Physical agent modalities
Low vision
Falls risk management
Medication management
Health and wellness
Community integration and reintegration

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Must have a valid license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.

Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patient’s residence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Genesis Health Care, Inc. and all affiliated entities are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and fully support and practice diversity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant; COTA - Mobile Outpatient at Genesis Healthcare Pensacola, FL