Overview Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN Harrisburg, PA Step Into a Fulfilling Career with Advantage! Welcome to Advantage, where our motto is "Better Service, Better Quality, Better Results." We're currently seeking a Cerified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our ever-expanding Home Health team in Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas. This role offers the chance to provide patient care within homes, truly making a difference in the lives of our patients. Responsibilities Es Responsibilities: • Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. • Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient. • Returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities. • Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning. • Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the Occupational Therapist. • Consults with Occupational Therapist regarding change in treatment. • Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises. • Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned. • Participates in QAPI activities as assigned. • Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled. • Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy. • Performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the Occupational Therapist. • Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes. • Participates in educating the patient and family. • Ability to assess patient's reaction to care provided. • Ability to work closely with the patient and family or support system. • Maintains communication with physicians, Occupational Therapist, and family members, to adequately plan for and provide the patient’s needs. • All other duties as assigned. Qualifications • A person who is a graduate and meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTO). • Certification is maintained by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. • Currently certified to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. • Is licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the State Board of Occupational Therapy. • Two (2) years of experience preferred.