Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - $71K per year

LHC Group is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for a job in Jourdanton, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Discipline: Therapy Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Staff Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. Summary We are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. At Elite Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a COTA, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities independence and autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. Responsibilities Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Occupational Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Occupational Therapist. Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising OT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant. Education and Experience License Requirements Current OTA certification and license in the state of Texas Current CPR certification Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle LHC Group Job ID 2024027471. Posted job title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Cota About LHC Group LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Benefits Holiday Pay Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits 401k retirement plan Continuing Education Employee assistance programs