Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant jobs in Newark, DE

IJN Health Systems, LLC is a Skilled Home Health Agency in Newark, DE is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our strong compassionate caregivers to provide therapy services. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and engaged and dependable.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Care, PRN.

Job Description:

• Enhances physical abilities and skills of patients in their homes by: assisting in protocols of screening
• Implementing treatment for all assigned patients
• Providing treatment to reach identified objectives according to the established treatment plan
• Precisely documenting progress toward goals and communicating patient status and needs to supervising therapist, patients, and the patient's family
• Competently assists occupational therapists in the survey of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the scope of practice permitted by the Occupational Therapy Practice Acts of practicing state

·        Educate the patient and/or caregivers to enhance functional independence.

·        · Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.

·        · Maintain compliance with appropriate therapy minutes, therapy intensity, and productivity standards on daily basis.

·        · Work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of the hospital.

·        · Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.

Requirements:

Experience:

·        Required Experience: Minimum of one year working in home health or with the elderly population or Nursing Home-

• home health: 1 year (Required), but will consider 6months experience
• Graduate of an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) therapy program – New grads welcome!

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in EMR / EHR use

Education:

· Required Education: Successful program completion approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

• Current State COTA (Required) State of DE

Benefits of working with IJN Health -Home Health

• Short term Disability Insurance (STD)
•  Dental insurance
•  Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K Contribution
• Flexible assignments 
• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Discount Programs

Job Type: Part-time or PRN

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Workplace Setting:

• Home Visit

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, also promote a drug-free workplace and background check.

We are looking forward to receiving your application. 

Thank you for your interest in IJN Health.