Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives?

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Compassionate Care Home Health Agency has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern) - and we’re growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike.

Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource.

We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance.

We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations.

Join us today and grow with us!

We are currently seeking to fill the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Position in Tulare and Kings Counties including All Surrounding Areas.

• Compensation :
• Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model(negotiable : based on experience, skill level, availability, etc).
• Salary option available, as well.
• Opportunity to accumulate overtime.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.

as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist.

Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.

Maintains contact / communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.

• Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family / caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
• Participates in instructing the patient's family / caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational

Therapy Association.

• Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with state licensure laws.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Employees and patients are equally precious to us. Your happiness is our happiness - we offer you the following benefits for any full time position :

Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment

Unparalleled company culture

Local company with soul

Countless growth and development opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mileage Reimbursement at current Federal rate

Gas reimbursement for those in company cars

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

401K

And so much more!

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's most trusted home health agency.

Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience.

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