Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN Job at Interim HealthCare of West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines, IA

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  • Interim HealthCare of West Des Moines, IA
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) PRN Home Health assignments throughout Polk, Dallas, and Warren Counties Embark on a new career path where therapy is customized to a patient’s life and outcomes are optimized. As a Home Health COTA, you’ll help patients regain their independence and learn to perform everyday activities in the comfort and familiarity of home. At Interim Healthcare of West Des Moines, we understand the importance of personalized therapy to patients in need of creative strategies to make daily activities easier. As a Home Health OT, you’ll help people get back to the things they love in the place where life is lived. If this ignites your passion for therapy, you are made for this! Our Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistants enjoy some excellent benefits:

  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance
  • Online training, growth, and ability to earn CEUs
As a Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistants, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
  • Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
  • Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, OT, PTA, and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and personal goals
  • Assess patient, observe deficits, establish therapy goals, and document progress
  • Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
  • Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
  • Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
  • Educate patient and family on plan of care, exercises, goals, and self-care
A few must-haves for Home Health Occupational Therapy Assistants:
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and active COTA license in Iowa
  • Minimum of 6 months of occupational therapy assistant experience preferred but willing to train
  • CPR certification
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
Why Work for Interim HealthCare? Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide. Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Tags

Part time, Interim role, Relief, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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