Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
About The Position
Choice Health at Home is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join its home health therapy team. The role provides one-on-one occupational therapy care in patients’ homes, helping them regain independence, improve mobility, and restore daily function after illness, injury, or surgery. The assistant provides treatment under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and supports rehabilitation, recovery, and quality of life. The position involves hands-on patient care in home environments and requires the ability to perform physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, climbing, crawling, squatting, and kneeling for extended periods, as well as lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds. Work hours may vary according to patient and client needs and are set by the employee’s supervisor or manager and operating license documentation. The company’s office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. The company describes this as full-time employment for employees regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week or who complete the required weekly productivity points stated in the position agreement. Benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month following completion of a 30-day probationary period. Employees eligible for mileage reimbursement receive $0.50 per mile for business use of a personal vehicle and must track and report mileage. Company vehicle eligibility may be available after 90 days, subject to fleet program requirements and availability.
Requirements
- Active Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform hands-on patient care in home environments.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Home health or skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
- Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy treatments in home health settings under the direction of an Occupational Therapist.
- Support patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, and mobility.
- Help patients improve strength, coordination, balance, and functional independence.
- Deliver care focused on rehabilitation, recovery, and quality of life improvement.
- Follow infection control, safety, and universal precautions.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Benefits
- Paid time off that increases with tenure: 13 days for 1 year, 18 days for 1–5 years, 21 days for 5–15 years, and 22 days for 15 or more years.
- Holiday pay for seven observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- 401(k) option with company contribution of up to a 3% match, vested immediately.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with pre-tax savings opportunities.
- Mileage reimbursement of $0.50 per eligible business mile using a personal vehicle.
- Possible company vehicle eligibility after 90 days, subject to fleet program requirements and availability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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