Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - Home Health

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) – Home Health We are dedicated to delivering life‑changing service through compassionate, high‑quality home health and hospice care. Whether in the comfort of home or in a facility, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for every patient we serve. Position Details Title: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Pay Range: $40.00–$55.00/hr Status: Full‑Time Coverage Area: Coachella Valley What You’ll Do Provide high‑quality therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist (OT), supporting patients in regaining independence and improving daily function. Assist in the ongoing assessment of the patient’s functional abilities, including muscle strength, endurance, visual‑motor coordination, communication skills, self‑care abilities, and work capacity, as delegated by the OT. Participate in evaluating the home environment for potential safety risks or barriers to patient independence, following direction from the OT. Support the OT in teaching and retraining patients in daily living activities that may have been lost due to illness, injury, or decline. Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and documentation; report any significant changes in patient condition to the supervising OT. Follow and implement the established treatment plan and therapeutic goals created by the OT. Document patient responses to treatment, noting progress toward therapy goals. Maintain effective communication with the care team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care. Participate in case conferences, in‑service trainings, and team meetings as required by organizational policy. Identify and report patient or caregiver needs for additional home care services. Collaborate with the supervising OT to assist in making appropriate referrals. Educate and instruct patients, families, caregivers, and internal staff on elements of the treatment plan as delegated by the OT. Requirements Active CA Occupational Therapist Assistant License. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. Current CPR certification. Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order. Benefits Empowered clinicians with a high level of freedom and autonomy rare in home health and hospice. Ability to create, innovate, and lead programs that best serve patients and the community. Part of a nationwide network of 75+ home health and hospice agencies while operating as a local, community‑focused team. Guided by CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second Ownership, One‑Owner Ownership. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr