Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health
About The Position
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Health Make a Difference Every Day Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is dedicated to delivering life-changing service through compassionate, high‑quality home health and hospice care. Whether in the comfort of home or in a facility, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are growing rapidly and seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to join our team in Coachella Valley. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive environment that values excellence, autonomy, and teamwork, we’d love to meet you. Position: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Pay Range: $40.00–$55.00/hr Status: Full-Time Coverage Area: Coachella Valley What You’ll Do The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) will provide high‑quality therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), supporting patients in regaining independence and improving daily function. Assist in the ongoing assessment of the patient’s functional abilities, including muscle strength, endurance, visual‑motor coordination, communication skills, self‑care abilities, and work capacity, as delegated by the OT Participate in evaluating the home environment for potential safety risks or barriers to patient independence, following direction from the OT Support the OT in teaching and retraining patients in daily living activities that may have been lost due to illness, injury, or decline Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and documentation; report any significant changes in patient condition to the supervising OT Follow and implement the established treatment plan and therapeutic goals created by the OT Document patient responses to treatment, noting progress toward therapy goals Maintain effective communication with the care team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care Participate in case conferences, in‑service trainings, and team meetings as required by organizational policy Identify and report patient or caregiver needs for additional home care services Collaborate with the supervising OT to assist in making appropriate referrals Educate and instruct patients, families, caregivers, and internal staff on elements of the treatment plan as delegated by the OT
Requirements
- Active CA Occupational Therapist Assistant License
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
Responsibilities
- Assist in the ongoing assessment of the patient’s functional abilities, including muscle strength, endurance, visual‑motor coordination, communication skills, self‑care abilities, and work capacity, as delegated by the OT
- Participate in evaluating the home environment for potential safety risks or barriers to patient independence, following direction from the OT
- Support the OT in teaching and retraining patients in daily living activities that may have been lost due to illness, injury, or decline
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and documentation; report any significant changes in patient condition to the supervising OT
- Follow and implement the established treatment plan and therapeutic goals created by the OT
- Document patient responses to treatment, noting progress toward therapy goals
- Maintain effective communication with the care team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care
- Participate in case conferences, in‑service trainings, and team meetings as required by organizational policy
- Identify and report patient or caregiver needs for additional home care services
- Collaborate with the supervising OT to assist in making appropriate referrals
- Educate and instruct patients, families, caregivers, and internal staff on elements of the treatment plan as delegated by the OT
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
