Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Home Health

Territory: Cook County (North of Hwy 290)

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today.

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?
Work autonomy and flexible schedules
1:1 patient care
Supportive and collaborative environment
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
Pet insurance

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:
Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring's board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Home Health team.
Assists in implementing the rehabilitation needs by following a plan of care in accordance with the Occupational Therapists findings.
Makes routine visits and re-evaluates the patient's therapy needs during each visit. Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, Occupational Therapist, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care.
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician's orders, assessment data, established standards and guidelines.
Counsels and instructs the patient and/or caregiver in meeting therapy and related needs, and in the therapy home exercise program providing requests for modification and clarification.
Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payers, through education, coaching, and other assistance.
Identifies and reports potential payment/coverage problems to the appropriate Supervisor.
Maintains current knowledge of, and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations along with current Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement regulations and changes.
Assures the continuity of quality patient care is delivered.
Maintains communication with clinical staff providing updates and changes in schedules, patient data or needs, physician orders, or special instructions.
Assures clinical notes are entered timely and indicates continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff, and disciplines.
Implements all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
Promotes Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.

What is Required?
1+ year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in a clinical care setting
Current State Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) certification
Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
Ability and willingness to travel to patients within branch coverage area
Must have dependable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state
Meets all applicable agency policies and procedures related to health screening and required testing.

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager or Clinical Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Home Health
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:
Skokie, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road