Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Elara Caring • Mayfield Heights, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a full-time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for home health visits across Eastern Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. The COTA helps patients develop the skills and confidence to manage everyday activities safely and independently in their homes. Specific patient assignments and travel expectations will be discussed during the interview.

The position provides occupational therapy services under a plan of care developed by an Occupational Therapist and involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team. The COTA teaches patients and caregivers practical exercises and safe techniques, monitors patient progress, communicates changes to the care team, and completes accurate, timely documentation. The role also supports coordinated care intended to reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits and requires compliance with physician orders, healthcare regulations, and agency policies.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted credentials required to practice as a COTA in the state of employment.
• At least 1 year of COTA experience in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to perform physical duties, including frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, and supporting up to 50 pounds.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record or reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Availability for occasional irregular or on-call hours, as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services under the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Help patients improve daily living skills, mobility, and safe use of their home environment.
• Teach patients and caregivers exercises, safe techniques, and strategies to use between visits.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the Occupational Therapist and care team.
• Complete accurate, timely visit documentation.
• Support coordinated care that helps reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits.
• Follow physician orders, healthcare regulations, and agency policies.

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement or a fleet vehicle program, subject to eligibility and fleet vehicle restrictions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees.
• Family and pet bereavement benefits for eligible employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree