Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (10523)

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Registered Occupational Therapist and implements standards of care.
• Ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc., as delegated.
• Ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living, as delegated.
• Teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist for any changes in the patient's condition.
• Documents patient response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in patient care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services.
• Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
• Instructs patient family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with state licensure laws.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant is preferred.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization's requirements.

Benefits

• Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits.
• Access to paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs).
• Provides mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs.
• Offers AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.

Pay

$40.00+ per Visit & Hourly Rate for Training/Orientation

Schedule

Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours

Sign On Bonus

$7,500 sign on bonus (paid in separate installments)