COTA - Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Kettering Home Care is looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team today!

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Occupational Therapist. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Plan of Care: Provide skilled occupational therapy as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Occupational Therapist of any changes in the patient's condition.

Minimize Patient Risk: Assesses functional problems and provides intervention and, in conjunction with the occupational therapist works toward goals to improve patient functional status

Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of occupational therapy. Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices

Policies: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.

Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) with current license in the state of employment

Minimum one-year experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in an acute care setting.

Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

#We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work.