COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) - Walton, KY
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking motivated, licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide hands-on care to older adults in Walton, Kentucky, through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role delivers care in patients’ homes and senior living communities and involves working closely with a supervising Occupational Therapist to carry out individualized treatment plans and help patients rebuild strength, mobility, and confidence. The OTA works as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists. FOX describes the role as offering meaningful one-on-one patient care, mentorship from a supervising OT, opportunities to develop clinical skills and advance a career, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. Full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex pathways are available; benefits depend on role eligibility.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice, or be eligible to obtain one.
- Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Have current CPR certification.
- Have basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, and standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and walking extensively.
- Be able to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Wear PPE when required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Occupational Therapist, adjusting activities based on patient response and progress.
- Instruct, motivate, and safeguard patients during therapeutic exercises and functional activities, while observing and tracking progress.
- Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system, following FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
- Stay connected with patients, their POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
- Provide in-home and senior-living care to older adults as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible roles.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Continuing education access.
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways.
- Access to advanced technology and tools.
- Supportive, clinician-driven culture.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
- Compensation for writing blog articles or creating viral social content.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
