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 in ages ranging from birth through 20 years.
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.
This opportunity will begin as PRN and then build to full-time with benefits.
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
Our full time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Competitive pay; paid bi-weekly
Opportunities for over-productivity pay
5 PTO (paid time off) days a year
100% Employer paid base health insurance premiums for you; dependent coverage is available at cost to employee
401K
$300 per year CEU reimbursement
State License renewal reimbursement
Locations include Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Rio Grande Valley, and Corpus Christi