Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health
good samaritanOmaha, NE
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health
good samaritanOmaha, NE
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Home Health Care ServicesServices for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesOffices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists$24.00 - $38.50
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Careers With Purpose
Careers With Purpose
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Facility: GSS NE Omaha Metro Hm Care
Location: Omaha, NE
Address: 12875 Deauville Dr, Omaha, NE 68137, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50
Department Details
Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.
Our therapy team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their highest level of independence through collaborative, patient-centered care. We work closely with nursing, providers, social services, and families to support exceptional outcomes.
What You'll Treat
Orthopedic conditions
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Neurological diagnoses
Balance and fall prevention
General deconditioning and weakness
Chronic disease management
Long-term care and skilled nursing residents
Home health patients (if applicable)
What Makes This Team Special
Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
Supportive leadership and clinical resources
Opportunities for mentorship and growth
Flexible scheduling options (position permitting)
Focus on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction
Meaningful relationships with patients and families
What's In It For You: Competitive compensation
Advancement opportunities
Continuing education support
Clinical mentorship and development
Various education assistance programs
Direct access to your earnings daily
Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults
Schedule Details: PRN - pick up open shifts/hours as it fits with your schedule
Monday - Friday (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible)
Paid travel and mileage between home health patients.
Job Summary:
Assists patients/residents/clients with therapy activities and exercises scheduled in a treatment plan, under the supervision of an occupational therapist, to improve patients'/residents'/clients' quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Provides, monitors and records therapy services to patients/residents/clients with physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial impairments, in line with related standard concepts, practices and procedures. Selects, implements, and makes modifications to therapeutic activities and interventions that are consistent with demonstrated competency levels, patient's/resident's/client's goals, and the requirements of the practice setting and/or state licensure. The certified occupational therapy assistant contributes to this process by exchanging information with and providing documentation to the occupational therapist about the patient's/resident's/client's responses to and communications during intervention. Responsible for being knowledgeable about the patient's/resident's/client's targeted occupational therapy outcomes and for providing information and documentation related to outcome achievement. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. As needed, performs other related duties as requested.
Depending on location and facility needs, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.
Qualifications: Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of practice.
When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Conforms to the supervision and licensing standards of the state(s) where services are provided.
When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0278343
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$24.00 - $38.50
Experience level
Mid
Location
Omaha, NE
Occupation
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Industry
Home Health Care Services
Posted
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