Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, COTA
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its Big Island Visits team, serving the Hilo or Kona side of the island. The COTA works as part of a multidisciplinary home health care team providing rehabilitative care to clients in their homes, helping them improve function and live as independently as possible. The position is described as per diem or part-time with benefits, with pay of $50–$55 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation. Scheduling is flexible, and pay is weekly. The COTA is partnered with an experienced home health Occupational Therapist and receives paid training in the office, in the home, and online, as well as clinical support around the clock. The role requires travel within the assigned territory and use of a touch pad tablet for care documentation. BAYADA describes its care as guided by compassion, excellence, and reliability and emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative workplace.
Requirements
- Be licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Hawaii.
- Be willing and able to travel in the assigned territory.
- Have graduated from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma; alternatively, if initially qualified before December 31, 1977, have two years of appropriate Occupational Therapy Assistant experience and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
- Have at least one year of work experience supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Follow established care plans and work one-on-one with patients to improve function and performance of activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, and other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that support the client’s health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care management and services provided using a touch pad tablet.
- Travel within the assigned territory to provide home health services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
- Recognition and Therapy Hero programs
- Referral bonuses
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid training from day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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