Full-Time COTA - Home Health Therapist Assistant

Elara; Indiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide home-based occupational therapy across Valparaiso, Crown Point, Dyer, and nearby Indiana communities. You will implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the supervising therapist and care team.

You’ll educate patients and families in home therapy exercises, document visits, and help reduce hospital visits through proactive care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association.
• Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services by following the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team.
• Follow physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques.
• Work closely with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit.
• Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
• Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies.
• Work in a physically active role that may include lifting, transferring patients, and occasional irregular or on-call hours.

Skills

COTA Certification

Driving to patient homes

Education

Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) to provide home-based occupational therapy across Valparaiso, Crown Point, Dyer, and nearby Indiana communities. You will implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with the supervising therapist and care team.

You’ll educate patients and families in home therapy exercises, document visits, and help reduce hospital visits through proactive care.