Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA- Part-Time Home Health at Signature Healthcare at Home in Bellingham, Washington

Job Description:

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Part-Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Location:

Signature Healthcare at Home

459 Stuart Rd

Bellingham, WA 98226

Work Schedule:

24 hours a week during, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com

We work in healthcare because we have a desire to help people. We stay in healthcare because the passion to help and educate grows with each patient and family we meet. The connections that are developed and nurtured during the time that care is being provided is the heartbeat of what we do and why we do it. If you want to provide quality patient care to individuals and their family members during an important time in their lives, Signature Healthcare at Home will give you the training, support, and resources to fulfill your passion.

At Signature Healthcare at Home our professional clinical staff have the time to provide one on one patient care, resulting in quality patient care. They provide education with the family and patient. Most of our positions have flexible work schedules that are Monday through Friday which offer a good work-life balance. Our professional clinical staff work in a collaborative environment and have weekly team meetings to discuss the patient's plan of care.

At Signature Healthcare at Home you can build that patient relationship and have strong work collaborative relationships. You have a voice; you are recognized, and you are appreciated! What is your passion and what do you want out of your healthcare career?

Signature Healthcare at Home offers competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. For Full Time and Part Time positions Signature Healthcare at Home offers cell phone reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, very generous PTO plan up to 4 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, employee referral bonus, continuing education and higher education reimbursement program. Excellent career growth opportunities!

RESPONSIBILITIES

COTA will provide services for curative, rehabilitative, and/or preventive purposes. COTA will also provide Occupational Therapy services for patients assisting in the treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication and functions under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
Work Performed:

• Provides Occupational Therapy services to clients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in accordance with state regulations


• Assists the Occupational Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed


• Assists the Occupational Therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long term goals and treatment plan


• Conducts treatments as assigned by the Occupational Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan that includes but is not limited to areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities


• Monitors client's response to intervention and consults with Occupational Therapist if modification is required


• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan


• Participates in client, family, and staff education. Trains client, family, and other appropriate staff in the use of assistive devices


• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, company policy, and productivity standards


• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to company safety standards


• Complies with all Infection control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional


• Performs other duties as assigned

Education : Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OT school

License/Certification : Requires current CPR certification, current state driver's license or transportation available to cover entire service area without advance notice, and current minimum automobile insurance coverage as required by state

Experience and Skills : Interest in working with ill, elderly and/or disabled clients, with at least one year of recent experience in a clinical setting

Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com or Contact:

Sheena Saijo

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

Signature Healthcare at Home

Cell: 503-200-7090

Email: sheena.saijo@sighch.com

Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.