Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA Home Health PRN
About The Position
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide individualized care to patients in their homes in Collier County, Florida, including Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Ave Maria, and surrounding areas. The role involves 5–15 or more home health visits per week. The COTA provides occupational therapy services according to the plan of care and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist/Director of Director. Services include therapeutic self-care and creative activities that support patients’ independence and physical and mental functioning, as well as evaluating equipment needs to improve patients’ functional levels. The COTA documents services, patient activities, and condition in clinical and progress notes and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support seamless, holistic care. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, alongside personal care support. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with a connected network of services across Florida. Its stated care approach focuses on the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity.
Requirements
- Active Florida COTA license.
- Proof of completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
- Minimum of one year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- Home health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy services under the plan of care and the supervision of the Occupational Therapist/Director of Director.
- Apply therapeutic self-care and creative activities to improve patients’ independence and physical and mental functioning.
- Evaluate equipment needs to increase patients’ functional levels.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes documenting services provided, patient activities, and condition, and submit them in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Wellness programs.
- 5+ weeks of paid time off.
- CEU support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
