What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health COTA position at Franciscan Health?
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Provides occupational therapy, including selection and use of adaptive equipment.
Performs comprehensive occupational therapy treatment and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
Reports patient progress and collaborates with evaluating therapist to implement therapy plan of care.
Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
Documents and submits patient reports and charges within the established timeframe.
Exercises clinical judgment following an occupational therapy plan of care.
Provides occupational therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
Trains and educates patients and family members or others and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
QUALIFICTIONS
Associate's Degree- Accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program- Required
Certified Occupational Therapist License (COTA)- Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Required
Driver's License- Required
Auto Insurance- Required
1 Year- Occupational Therapist Assistant Experience- Required
1 Year- Home Healthcare Experience- Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.