Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant | Lake Havasu City, AZ
Core
Assist registered occupational therapists in delivering home health and hospice care to patients recovering from illness or injury.
Role type
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (Home Health)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and functional independence
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health / Occupational Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient evaluation, skill retraining, clinical documentation, care coordination, family/caregiver instruction, treatment plan implementation
Preferred skills
ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program graduation, NBCOT certification eligibility, CPR certification, valid driver's license with insurance
Technologies
clinical record systems
Responsibilities
Evaluate patient functional status and home environment hazards, teach patients new daily living skills, maintain clinical records and report condition changes, coordinate care with other personnel, instruct families on treatment regimes, document patient progress toward goals
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical support