Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Requisition #:211449

Location:

Worcester, MA 01604

Category:

OT

Salary:$40.00 per hour

Position Details

Our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant for our VNA Certified division is responsible for provision of appropriate, timely and accurate treatments and/or screens of patients, for demonstrating consistency in clinical judgement and behavior, and for effectively communicating with both the Occupational Therapist and office staff.

Pay

$45 per hour/visit based on the pay point model

Why Join Us?

* Flexible scheduling- full-time & part-time. Days, nights, and weekend shifts- we will work with your availability!

* Our VNA Certified Business line pays per visit instead of hourly!

* Ability to choose the radius you travel

* Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance

* Paid Time Off Available

* 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians

* Aveanna has a tablet for each clinician for documentation

* Weekly Pay

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

* Employee Relief Fund

* Newly hired Variable Hour and Part Time employees are measured for eligibility into our ACA Benefits plans over their first twelve months of employment (also known as the Initial Measurement Period). Employees who work at least 130 hours per calendar month over this Initial Measurement Period will be invited to enroll in our ACA Benefits Plans, which offer an array of enhanced benefit plan options.

If you meet the requirement under the twelve-month Measurement Period, you will also be eligible for your choice of major medical plans, dental and vision coverage.

* Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location.

What You'll Do

* Provide occupational therapy services as prescribed by the physician under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist

* Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws

* Carries out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs.

* Administers care to ensure safety for the patient

* Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care teams, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others.

* Shares knowledge with others and facilitates learning experiences which result in improved performance of targeted learner groups

* Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction

* Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers

* Update self on the patient's clinical condition

* Maintain effective communication between Occupational Therapist, staff, health care team members, and family

* Records hours worked, billable time and other required data according to Company policy

* Serves as a resource consultant for Occupational Therapist and clinical staff

Qualifications

* Current, unrestricted state license as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the state of practice

* Current CPR certification (with hands-on component) or able to obtain one

* Current TB test or able to obtain one

* Must have a drivers license and reliable transportation

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.