COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) - Walton, KY

FOX Rehabilitation • , KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

FOX Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide hands-on care to older adults in Walton, Kentucky, through its Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role involves carrying out individualized treatment plans established by a supervising Occupational Therapist, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities, and helping them improve strength, mobility, confidence, and independence in their homes and senior living communities.

The OTA works one-on-one with patients as part of an interdisciplinary team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists. The position offers mentorship from a supervising OT, opportunities to grow clinical skills and career, and the ability to build a schedule and lasting patient relationships. FOX describes itself as a clinician-operated practice focused on meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and abolishing ageism.

Requirements

• Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state or states of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.
• Ability to perform CPR and provide moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility, including repositioning a bed-bound patient alone.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, walk extensively, and perform repetitive upper-extremity movements.
• Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities and 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 their progress.
• Document visits accurately and on time in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with FOX’s Clinical Documentation standards.
• Stay connected with patients, POAs, and community referral sources, and help coordinate coverage when needed.
• Provide in-home and community-based care, including visits to patient homes and senior living communities.

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.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist.
• Compensation for writing blog articles or creating social content.

What This Job Offers

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