Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant – COTA

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Richmond, Indiana seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists by delivering targeted interventions in a homecare setting.

You will assist with exercises, ADLs, and adaptive strategies, document progress, and educate families on home programs; 0-1 year experience encouraged; must hold OTA licensure.

Qualifications

• Must have current, valid state OTA licensure or certification.
• Preferred CPR certification.
• 0-1 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans with therapeutic exercises and ADL training.
• Help patients improve functional abilities and independence through exercises and adaptive techniques.
• Document patient responses, progress, and report findings to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and progress strategies.
• Collaborate with the team to support comprehensive patient care and therapist evaluations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

OTA licensure

Education

Accredited OTA program degree

Job description

Role Overview

An Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) supports occupational therapists by delivering therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary setting, following professional and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises and activities of daily living (ADL) training.
• Help patients improve their functional abilities and independence through exercises and adaptive techniques.
• Document patient responses, progress, and report findings to the supervising therapist.
• Educate patients and families on home exercises and strategies for continued progress.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure comprehensive patient care and support therapist evaluations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must hold a current, valid state OTA licensure or certification, with preferred CPR certification.
• Educational requirement includes a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Experience ranges from 0-1 years.