Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Home Health

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

This Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) provides Occupational Therapy services under the direction of an OTL/R according to the attending physician's Plan of Care. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the therapist assumes responsibility for communication of client related issues for appropriate team members or other facility/agency staff and participates in the collection and evaluation of data necessary to assess the appropriateness of care at home. The COTA works with the clients and family in the home setting without direct supervision.

Education and/or Experience

• Required - Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
• Required - Associate's Degree Occupational Therapy from an accredited COTA program.
• Required - Coursework/Training Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Preferred - 1 year In home health as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Required - 2 years Experience in the area of Occupational Therapy as a COTA.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required upon hire: Washington Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Vendor Managed)
• Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

Compensation range: $30.06-$43.58

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more.