Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Join Home Health of Western Colorado as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you. The Home Health of Western Colorado is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years. Pay Range: $28.68- $34.72 per hour based on previous work experience. Schedule: PRN
Requirements
- Graduate from a Therapy Assistant accredited curriculum. Eligible for certification and/or licensure per state regulations.
- Is a registered assistant or is eligible for registration in the state of Colorado.
- Ability to understand medical terminology and how it applies to Therapy in order to communicate with residents, staff and physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports.
Responsibilities
- The COTA will provide quality ongoing therapy to all patients within the facility per physician’s orders.
- Communicate on an ongoing basis with therapist, residents and staff, the progress of such designed programs; assists the therapist with resident/patient related activities and direct resident/patient care and keeps department records as per facility policy.
- Performs therapy treatment and related duties delegated by the therapist.
- Provides Therapy to the residents upon written order of the residents’ attending physician and specifically:
- Communicates a report on the residents’ progress to the therapist and attending physician.
- Consults with the therapist and the physician regarding residents’ change of condition as indicated during the course of treatment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off + Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
