COTA - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health
About The Position
Kinetic is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for its home health team. The role focuses on helping patients restore independence and manage daily routines in their homes through personalized, one-on-one care. The COTA carries out individualized treatment plans developed by an evaluating Occupational Therapist and works collaboratively with supervising OTs, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team. The position involves local travel across Pitt County and adjacent communities and averages 6–7 patients per day. Clinical documentation is completed through online electronic medical record systems.
Requirements
- Hold an active or eligible license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in North Carolina.
- Graduate from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Have at least 1 year of clinical experience.
- Hold current BLS/CPR certification.
- Have a valid North Carolina driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an active auto insurance policy for local territory visits.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, excellent self-management, sound clinical judgment, and empathy for patients recovering at home.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience in Home Health or adult rehabilitation settings is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Carry out individualized treatment plans designed by the evaluating Occupational Therapist, addressing activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), energy conservation, home safety modifications, and adaptive equipment training.
- Guide patients through practical daily challenges, including kitchen safety, bathroom mobility, and routines tailored to their living spaces.
- Communicate proactively with supervising Occupational Therapists about patients’ functional progress, treatment strategies, and recovery milestones.
- Partner with families and caregivers by providing instruction on adaptive strategies and safe functional transfer techniques.
- Complete point-of-care clinical notes and documentation promptly to keep the interdisciplinary care team informed.
Benefits
- Holiday pay
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- CEU reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Matching retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
