Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Home Health COTA Full-time / Monday through Friday / NO WEEKENDS

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home, and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.
• Pet insurance.
• NO Holidays.
• NO Weekends!

On an Average Day, You Will:

• Promote Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Assist in implementing rehabilitation needs by following a plan of care in accordance with the Occupational Therapists findings.
• Make routine visits and re-evaluate the patients therapy needs during each visit. Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition, or environment to the appropriate supervisor, Occupational Therapist, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care.
• Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to physicians orders, assessment data, established standards, and guidelines.
• Counsel and instruct the patient and/or caregiver in meeting therapy and related needs, and in the therapy home exercise program, providing requests for modification and clarification.
• Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payers through education, coaching, and other assistance.
• Identify and report potential payment/coverage problems to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Maintain current knowledge of, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations along with current Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations and changes.
• Assure the continuity of quality patient care is delivered.
• Maintain communication with clinical staff providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, physician orders, or special instructions.
• Assure clinical notes are entered timely and indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff, and disciplines.
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
• Full range of body motion including handling, lifting, and transfer of patients.
• Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable.

What is Required?

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify:

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.