Home-Based COTA: Impactful Occupational Therapy Assistant

Your Health Organization; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Employer matched 401K

Free visits & prescriptive services (H

Employer matched HSA

Generous PTO

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Your Health Organization in Savannah, GA is seeking a skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists and deliver in-home care to patients. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered therapy and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, guiding patients and families, and documenting progress while ensuring a safe, compliant clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
• Current NBCOT Certification as a COTA.
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a COTA.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment programs.
• Carry out therapeutic exercises and interventions to improve motor skills, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and goals.
• Instruct patients and families on exercises and equipment usage.
• Document progress and outcomes accurately and timely.
• Maintain a safe, clean therapy environment following infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and goals.
• Stay current with best practices and continuing education in occupational therapy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility/adaptability

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting

NBCOT certification as COTA

State licensure or eligibility

Job description

Your Health Organization in Savannah, GA is seeking a skilled Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists and deliver in-home care to patients. This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered therapy and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, guiding patients and families, and documenting progress while ensuring a safe, compliant clinical environment.