COTA

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home health agency in Pennsylvania seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for part-time work. The COTA will provide therapy under supervision in patients' homes, focusing on restoring their independence. Ideal candidates will have relevant education, certification, and experience in home health care.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be certified in Pennsylvania as a COTA.
• Experience in a physical disability setting preferred.
• Reliable transportation required for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits according to patient care plans.
• Implement services to restore patient independence.
• Document patient progress and communicate with the OTR/L.

Skills

Independent means of transportation

Patient communication

Therapy program implementation

Education

Graduate of accredited occupational therapy assistant curriculum

Certified occupational therapy assistant in Pennsylvania

Job description

Concordia Visiting Nurses Baden 1525 Beaver Rd. Baden, PA, Baden, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Part-time: New Castle & surrounding areas.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant [COTA] is a professional qualified to provide occupational therapy treatment under the supervision of a registered and licensed occupational therapist [OTR/L] to patients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Certified as an occupational therapy assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Two [2] years experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant in a physical disability setting. Home health care experience is recommended.
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Skills

• Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Implements the therapy program established by the OTR/L, providing services to restore the patient to the maximum level of independence in daily living skills and sensory and motor function
• Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from occupational therapy services

Documentation

A. Completes required documentation for ongoing service on the day of the visit.

B. Documentation is reviewed by the OTR/L. to maintain compliance with the plan of care.

Communication

• Confers with supervising occupational therapist, at least, every month, more often as patient needs dictate
• Calls the Clinical Supervisor with any immediate patient clinical needs
• Maintains confidentiality of client information
• Submits a schedule of patients as requested.
• Reports patient responses to treatment, changes in care needs, progress towards goals to the supervising OTR/L

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

Concordia Visiting Nurses Baden 1525 Beaver Rd. Baden, PA, Baden, Pennsylvania, United States of America