In-Home COTA: Restore Independence & Mobility

VitalCaring Group; McPherson (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual & Mental Health Support

FSAs & HSA

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition & Continuing Education Reimb.“

Job summary

VitalCaring Group seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our home health team. You will provide one-on-one, goal-oriented therapy in patients' homes under the supervision of a Licensed OT, focusing on restoring independence in daily living activities.

You’ll work autonomously in a field-based setting, with strong emphasis on patient safety, care plan adherence, and caregiver education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Active COTA license/certification in the state of practice.
• Home Health experience strongly preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Strong clinical observation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized, goal-driven home health therapy under OT supervision.
• Provide hands-on therapy to improve ADLs, mobility, strength, and coordination.
• Retrain patients in dressing, bathing, meal prep, and self-care tasks.
• Assess progress and report function and safety in the EMR.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety strategies, and home adaptations.
• Communicate changes in condition to OT and care team.
• Documentation in the EMR in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

OTA program graduate

COTA license

Job description

VitalCaring Group seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our home health team. You will provide one-on-one, goal-oriented therapy in patients' homes under the supervision of a Licensed OT, focusing on restoring independence in daily living activities.

You’ll work autonomously in a field-based setting, with strong emphasis on patient safety, care plan adherence, and caregiver education.