Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Health COTA

BAYADA Home Health Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Denver Visits team. In this role, you will work closely with an Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative care, helping patients improve their functional abilities while ensuring they receive high-quality care in their homes.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in Colorado and possess a strong background in patient education and care documentation. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and life insurance among others.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Colorado.
• Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• At least one year of supervised work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients 1:1 to improve function and safety.
• Educate clients and families about rehabilitative care.
• Document patient care management and services accurately.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant

Patient Education

Documentation Skills

ADL and IADL Support

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Curriculum

2 years of experience as COTA

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our Denver Visits team. As a home health COTA, you’ll join a multi-disciplinary home health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive medical care at home. We believe our clients and their families deserve the highest quality home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Be partnered with an experienced and supportive home health Occupational Therapist
• Follow established care plans and work with patients 1:1 to improve function, ADL, and IADLs
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, and other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to support the client’s health, safety, and independent living
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state‑of‑the‑art touch pad tablet

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA and HSA options
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition and Therapy Hero programs; referral bonuses
• Paid Time Off: PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays
• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement or schedule‑specific benefits
• Life Insurance: Employer‑paid life insurance
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications for a BAYADA Occupational Therapy Assistant:

• Be licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Colorado
• Have graduated from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA and the AOTA, as indicated by school transcript or diploma; OR
• Have two years of appropriate experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant and a satisfactory grade on a proficiency exam conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service when initial qualification occurred before December 31, 1977
• Have at least one year of work experience supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist
• Be willing and able to travel in assigned territory

Additional Information:

• Base Pay: $40‑45 per point, depending on qualifications
• Paid training from day one in the office, in the home, and online to make sure you feel confident
• Clinical support whenever you need it around the clock

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.