Sooner Home Health of Yukon, OK is looking to hire a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Do you enjoy helping others? Are you looking for an opportunity to launch a career in occupational therapy? Would you like to join a home health care company that strives to make a difference in the lives of both its patients and employees? If so, please read on!

This OT assistant position earns a competitive wage. We also offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, 6 holidays off, paid time off (PTO) accrual, a 401(k), schedule flexibility, and life insurance. If this sounds like the right opportunity in home health care for you, apply today!

ABOUT SOONER HOME HEALTH

Sooner Home Health offers skilled care and support to our patients so they can live safely and independently in their own homes. We work directly with doctors to develop individualized care plans that our nurses, therapists, and aids follow to ensure our patients receive the best care possible to heal. In every interaction with our customers, we strive to demonstrate CARE, which stands for our core values of credibility, accountability, responsiveness, and empathy. To gain the trust and confidence of our patients, we work hard to show our competence and assume personal responsibility for our actions. We recognize that lives may be dependent on our willingness and ability to respond quickly, which is why we strive to understand the special needs of our patients and bring sunshine to their lives.

Our high quality of care would not be possible without the exceptional team we have working for us. They work hard to uphold our values and ensure that each patient is taken care of according to their individual needs. To show our appreciation, we work hard to create a supportive and fulfilling environment that helps our employees grow professionally and create long-lasting careers they can take pride in.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

As an OT assistant in home health care, you play an essential role in using occupational treatment procedures to help improve mobility as well as relieve pain and disability caused by disease or injury for our patients. Under the supervision of a qualified OT, you perform planned and delegated services in accordance with our organization's policies. You help teach the patient and their caregivers when applicable about the different treatments, so they are well-informed about their health and the recovery process. After meeting with patients, you assist with preparing clinical and progress notes.

You provide all services in accordance with CMS documentation and billing requirements, including functional reassessment requirements. The safety of your patients is of the utmost importance to you, and you take great care to practice infection control by following universal precautions. You also actively recognize and report any forms of abuse according to policy as well as federal and state laws. At times, you help with tasks around the office and participate in training activities that help you further advance your skills. You love having a job that allows you to make such a big impact on the lives of others, which is why you thrive as an OT assistant in home health care!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

• Graduate of a school of occupational therapy that has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
• Active COTA license in good standing
• 1+ years of professional experience within the past two years
• CPR certification or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of being hired
• Valid driver's license from the state of Oklahoma, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to work well both independently and as part of a team? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you able to maintain a friendly and professional demeanor? Can you handle confidential information with discretion? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? If so, you might just be perfect for this OT assistant position in home health care!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA)

This full-time OT assistant position works a typical schedule of 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 73099