Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health (PRN)

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Home Health COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant. The Home Health COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Occupational Therapist in providing occupational therapy services to patients.

Locations: home health visits available in Ocala & The Villages (Marion, Lake, and/or Sumter counties)

The Home Health COTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant:

• Provides occupational therapy services, following the plan of care under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist/Director of Director.
• Applies therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning.
• Evaluates equipment needs to increase functional level of the patient.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes of services provided, patient activities and condition and submit in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Proof of completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• State licensure as an occupational therapy assistant.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Home health care experience preferred.

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