Occupational Therapist Home Health

Elara Caring•Huntley, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide home health occupational therapy services. The role follows the care plan developed by an Occupational Therapist and supports patients through regular visits, progress monitoring, instruction, and coordinated care. The position involves travel between patient homes and assigned work locations and may include physically active duties, occasional irregular hours, or on-call hours.

Requirements

Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work.
At least one year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services according to the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist.
Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit.
Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team.
Follow physician orders and the established plan of care.
Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques.
Work with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.
Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit.
Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
Stay current on healthcare regulations and agency policies.
Travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.