• Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA

    BrightSpring Health Services (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Our Company

     

    Abode Hospice and Home Health

     

    Overview

     

    COTA - The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in Home Health

     

    Are you a COTA looking for a newPRNopportunity? Abode Home Health is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team inColorado Springs, CO ! Along with enjoying the benefits of flexibility and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to grow your therapy skillset while providing essential one-on-one care in the patients home while supporting their families. Join our team today to begin helping families when they need it most!

    How you will contribute (not limited to):

    You will make a difference in our patient’s lives by providing safe patient care, deliver individualized physicians care plans to ensure our patients have an optimal care experience while working as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting both patients and their families. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

     

    Coverage area: El Paso County

     

    Schedule: PRN

    Our comprehensive benefits include:

    + Competitive compensation

    + Mileage reimbursement

    + Flexible schedule

    + Employee referral program

    + 401(k) retirement savings plan

    + Employee discounts

    Responsibilities

    As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA, you will assist in evaluating patients' functional status, teach adaptive skills, follow treatment plans, and assist patient in obtaining established functional goals, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

     

    + Completes established program to restore function, increase joint motion and improve muscle strength and coordination through passive/active exercise and/or activity

    + Provides training in activities of daily living

    + Observes, records, and reports to the attending physician, occupational therapist and other staff, the patient's reactions to treatments and any changes in the patient's condition or plan of care

    + Instructs patients and their caregivers when applicable in the care and proper use of adaptive equipment and splints.

    + Instructs other health team personnel, patients and/or caregivers in certain phases of therapeutic exercises with which they may work with the patient

    + Instructs the patient, caregivers or agency staff involved in assisting the patient, in self exercise programs, when applicable

    + Documents appropriate progress and clinical notes noting patient's response to therapy and submits visit documentation per Agency policy

    Qualifications

    + Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist program

    + Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant certification in the applicable state

    + Minimum of 1 (one) year direct patient care experience preferably in an in-home care setting preferred

    + Current CPR/BLS certification

    + Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current automobile insurance

     

    About our Line of Business

     

    At Abode Hospice and Home Health, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Abode Hospice and Home Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have experts in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visitwww.abodehospiceandhomehealth.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/AbodeHospice) andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/abode-hospice-home-health) .

     

    Additional Job Information

     

    COTA - Home Health - certified occupational therapist assistant

     

    Salary Range

     

    USD $26.00 - $38.00 / Year

     

    ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at [email protected] .

     

    Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information.

     

    Job LocationsUS-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS

    ID 2025-161581

    Line of Business Abode Hospice and Home Health

     

    Position Type PRN

     

    Pay Min USD $26.00/Hr.

     

    Pay Max USD $38.00/Yr.