Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.               

Southwest General Home Care

Fulltime: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Territory COTA: Cleveland, Amherst, Avon, Tipton, Lorain, Olmsted Falls, North Olmsted, Brook Park, Parma Heights, Bay Village and surrounding areas

SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The OTA educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The OTA is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The Company adopts the occupational therapy scope of practice as outlined by the state of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER: We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

Occupational Therapist Assistant with a current license in the state of employment.

Minimum of one year of experience as an OTA in an acute setting is required.

Home care experience is desired.

Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.

Ability to make appropriate occupational therapy judgments.

Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.

Detail-oriented and observant.

Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.


MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides skilled occupational therapy services in a patient’s home according to the Occupational Therapist plan of care

Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress

Assesses functional problems and provides intervention and, in conjunction with the occupational therapist works toward goals to improve patient functional status

Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients

Performs occupational therapy procedures and diagnostic test on patients for whom they have been medically prescribed

Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning

Communicates effectively with physician, therapist, and coworkers

Participates in case conferencing promoting coordination of care

Educates staff in carrying out specific occupational therapy modalities when appropriate

Educates patient and family on the appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities and safety measures

Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices

Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions

Fosters independence in patients and their families to prevent dependence on the agency

Listens to patient and family members

Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines

Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

Maintains active OTA license in Ohio

Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed

Completes chart audits at agency site as requested

Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences

Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings

Participates in orientation/training of new employees

Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company

Understands and practices agency policies and procedures


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.

Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant, per the state of employment.


Per visit compensation refers to a lump sum payment for all activities in connection with a visit to a patient. It is compensation not only for the time involved in doing patient care but for preparation time, travel, lab drops, picking up supplies, charting, and communication with the patient’s family, physician, and other health care providers.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:
Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the essential functions. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.

Constantly (66%-100%):Reading, Speaking, Writing English Communications Skills Computer/PDA Usage Walking Bending Standing Sitting Stretching/Reaching Distinguish smell/taste Hearing/Seeing Hearing in person Hearing on the phone Talking in person Talking on the phone Vision for close work Frequently (34%-66%)Driving Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance Climbing Stooping (bend at waist)Hand/finger dexterity Occasionally (2%-33%)N/A Rarely (1% or less)N/A

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.