Occupational Therapist Assistant, COTA - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group•Tampa, FL

33d•Remote

About The Position

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Home Health VitalCaring – Deliver Care That Restores Independence At VitalCaring, we don’t just provide care - we help patients regain independence and confidence in the place they call home. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you play a vital role in helping patients rebuild the skills they need for daily living following illness or injury. This is a role for a COTA who thrives in a field-based, one-on-one care environment and is passionate about making a measurable impact in patients’ lives. Why Join VitalCaring? Meaningful, one-on-one patient care in the home setting Autonomy with support – manage your day with guidance from an experienced OT team Real impact on functional outcomes and quality of life Collaborative care model with nurses, therapists, and leadership What You’ll Do Work under the direction of a Licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver personalized, goal-driven care: Implement treatment plans to improve patients’ ability to perform daily activities Provide hands-on therapy focused on strength, coordination, mobility, and self-care Retrain patients in ADLs (dressing, bathing, meal prep, etc.) Assess and report on patient progress, function, and home safety needs Educate patients and caregivers on techniques, exercises, and safety strategies Identify changes in condition and communicate proactively with the OT and care team Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EMR Support a safe, effective, and coordinated plan of care

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Active COTA license/certification in the state of practice
Current CPR certification
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Strong clinical observation, communication, and time management skills
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience strongly preferred
Experience delivering therapy in patient homes vs. facility settings
Ability to adapt care plans to real-life home environments
Confidence identifying and escalating changes in patient condition
A balance of clinical skill and compassionate care

Responsibilities

Implement treatment plans to improve patients’ ability to perform daily activities
Provide hands-on therapy focused on strength, coordination, mobility, and self-care
Retrain patients in ADLs (dressing, bathing, meal prep, etc.)
Assess and report on patient progress, function, and home safety needs
Educate patients and caregivers on techniques, exercises, and safety strategies
Identify changes in condition and communicate proactively with the OT and care team
Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EMR
Support a safe, effective, and coordinated plan of care