COTA

About the Role

As the Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will provide occupational therapy to patients to restore them to their fullest physical ability. You will follow state-specific laws governing occupational therapy in home care and adhere to the treatment plan defined by the supervising Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care, instruct, and aid patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to state laws.
• Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and changes in condition to the nurse supervisor and physician.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members in therapy techniques within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant.
• Function effectively in any home situation, regardless of the client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Must be certified and in good standing with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (Arizona-specific requirement).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Pay

Annual total cash target pay: $53,528 - $80,292.

• Hourly rate: $25.73 - $38.60.
• Per visit point rate: $30.88 - $46.32.

Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors, including but not limited to local labor markets, education, and work experience. It may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed:

• Per visit point rate for conducting visits, calculated by multiplying the per visit point rate by the productivity points accrued for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities.
• Hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation.

The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed.

Benefits

In addition to your pay, we offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).