Occupational Therapist Assistant - Circle of Care Therapy

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Circle of Care Pediatric Home Healthcare Company is looking for individuals to provide Occupational Therapy to patients in the home, daycare or community setting as prescribed by the attending physician.

About us:

Circle of Care Pediatric is a home health services agency that focuses on providing in home and community based therapies for children up to 20 years old. We are committed to providing a full Circle of Care to your child.

COTA Job Summary:

The occupational therapist assistant assists in the implementation of occupational therapy services to patients in the home in accordance to the plan of care and under to direction and supervision of a qualified occupational therapist.

COTA Qualifications:

• A miminum of a 2 yr. Associates Degree
• One (1) full year of supervised work experience preferred
• Licensure or certification by the state of Texas as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Special Requirements:

• Reliable transportation
• Must have current auto insurance coverage
• Valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities:

• Plans activities and provides occupational therapy services
• Records type of treatment and patient's reaction to it on clinical/progress notes, which are written on the day of the visit and incorporated in the patient's record weekly.
• Maintains adequate records on all patients, including summary reports
• Utilizes community resources and Agency personnel for proper referral
• Be supervised by an OT as follows: Follow guidelines for supervision as outlined by the Executive Council for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Attends case conferences as requested
• Participates in staff development activities and in-service education as requested
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Patient Care Coordinator to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
• Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings, which will all affect agreed services with the Agency
• Participates with staff, supervising OT, patient, and physician in discharge planning activities

We Offer:

• 10 PTO days a year
• 100% Employer paid monthly insurance premiums for you and $100 a month toward dependent premiums
• Employer matching 401K up
• Training
• Competitive pay; paid bi-weekly
• Opportunities for over-productivity pay
• Locations include El Paso, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Austin