Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

About the role

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based therapy for patients as directed by the attending physician and following order sets and goals created by the Occupational Therapist.
• Interact with patients' families while caring for patients and experience the privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician; observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Occupational Therapist of any changes.
• Assess functional problems and provide intervention; work with the occupational therapist toward goals to improve patient functional status.
• Counsel patient and family on disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy.
• Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a COTA in an acute care setting; home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of meeting all physical demands of the role.

Skills

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail; observant and able to follow directions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility to select what works best for you.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in 401k.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

• Competitive financial incentives.
• New guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous, uncapped bonus structure designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize clinician impact.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Additional bonus opportunities.

Schedule

As Needed, 1 day per week, Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM.