Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • San Rafael, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide home health care to patients of all ages in the San Rafael area. This is an independent contractor position within FeldCare Connects’ app-based therapy network.

The COTA addresses patients’ functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment needs. Following the assessment and evaluation performed by an Occupational Therapist, the COTA carries out the treatment plan, provides interventions to support patients’ well-being, and evaluates their progress. The role involves coordinating care with other health care team members and supporting patients, families, and caregivers in therapy activities.

FeldCare Connects offers scheduling flexibility, the ability to work in a preferred area, administrative support, and the opportunity to work independently. The company describes its mission as helping patients through ethical, high-quality professional therapy services.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• California Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
• Ability and enthusiasm to work with patients of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide services within the scope of state laws governing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and in accordance with the plan of care, coordinating with other health care team members.
• Assist patients with therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning and safety.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their conditions.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and health care team members in therapy activities they can use to assist the patient.
• Follow the treatment plan based on the Occupational Therapist’s assessment and evaluation, provide interventions, and evaluate patient progress.
• Address patient care needs involving functional status, activities of daily living, fine motor coordination, home assessments, and adaptive equipment.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling; therapists make their own schedules and work in their preferred area.
• Independence, including the ability to be their own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses.
• Administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Opportunity to join a group that shares a passion for helping people.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree