Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we're more than a home health and hospice provider—we're a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.

Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you'll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you'll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.

Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.

Health & Wellness
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide compassionate, hands-on occupational therapy services under the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist. You will help patients maintain dignity, independence, and comfort while supporting meaningful function at the end of life. Guided by our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Participate in ongoing evaluation of a patient's functional status—including muscle function, endurance, coordination, communication abilities, self-care skills, and work capacity—as delegated by the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist in assessing the home environment for safety hazards or barriers to independence.
• Teach and retrain patients in daily activities lost due to illness or injury, in alignment with organization policy.
• Follow the established treatment plan and goals created by the Occupational Therapist; document patient response and progress.
• Identify patient or caregiver needs for additional home care services; consult with the supervising OT and assist with referrals as appropriate.
• Participate in educating caregivers and interdisciplinary team members on patient treatment regimens as delegated.

Communication & Documentation

• Maintain appropriate clinical records and promptly report any changes in patient condition to the supervising OT.
• Submit accurate, timely documentation according to organizational policy.
• Communicate effectively with all personnel involved in the patient's care to ensure coordinated and efficient service delivery; document all relevant communication per policy.
• Ensure the clinical record reflects ongoing communication with the OT, patient condition changes, treatment responses, plan-of-care updates, and patient outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to in-services, interdisciplinary group meetings, and other required meetings to support coordinated care.
• Receive supervisory visits from the Registered Occupational Therapist at least every 30 days.
• Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state certification or licensure as required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a COTA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile meeting organizational requirements.