Job description

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a full time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [COTA]

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [COTA] is a professional qualified to provide occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of a registered and licensed occupational therapist [OTR/L] to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Two [2] years experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant in a physical disabilities setting. Home health care experience is preferred
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Skills

• Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Implements the therapy program established by the OTR/L, providing services to restore the patient to the maximum level of independence in daily living skills and sensory and motor function
• Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from occupational therapy services

Documentation

• Completes required documentation for ongoing service on the day of the visit.
• Documentation is reviewed by the OTR/L. to maintain compliance with the plan of care.

Communication

• Confers with supervising occupational therapist, at least, every month, more often as patient needs dictate
• Calls the Clinical Supervisor with any immediate patient clinical needs
• Maintains confidentiality of client information
• Submits a schedule of patients as requested.
• Reports patient responses to treatment, changes in care needs, progress towards goals to the supervising OTR/L

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Programs (Tuition Reimbursement/Fully-Paid Tuition - your choice!)
• Flexible Schedule
• Unparalleled Investment in Employees

Please visit www.concordiacareers.org and click on “Visiting Nurses” to view all open job positions, read through our extensive benefits package, and to apply online.
Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE

Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Good Working Conditions
Excellent Staffing Ratios
Credit Union
Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Competitive Wages
Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Call-Out Incentive
Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Education Seminars and In-services
Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Free Parking
Discounted Meal Plans
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

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