Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA

Elara Caring • Euclid, OH

2d • 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 skills for everyday activities and greater safety and independence in their homes. Specific patient assignments and travel expectations will be discussed during the interview.

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

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Have current, unrestricted credentials required to practice as a COTA in the state of employment.
• Have at least 1 year of COTA experience in a clinical care setting.
• Be able to perform the physical duties of the role, including frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, and supporting up to 50 pounds.
• Have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record or reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• Be available 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.
• Eligible employees can access medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• 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