Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Elara Caring • Crown Point, IN

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About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide home-based occupational therapy services. The role follows the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist and supports coordinated, high-quality patient care. The COTA visits patients, monitors progress, communicates changes in condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team, and teaches patients and caregivers home exercises and safe techniques. The position requires accurate, timely visit documentation and proactive care to help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits. It is physically active and may involve lifting and transferring patients, as well as occasional irregular or on-call hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work.
• At least one year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services according to the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team.
• Follow physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques.
• Work with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit.
• Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
• Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program, with restrictions, or mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed