In-Home COTA: Restore Independence & Mobility

VitalCaring Group; Rice (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual & Mental Health Support

FSAs & HSA

Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Tuition & Continuing Education Reimb.

Job summary

VitalCaring Group seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for home health. Deliver personalized, goal-driven care one-on-one in patients’ homes under supervision of a Licensed OT.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited COTA program, current state license, CPR, and can work independently. Home health experience preferred; reliable transportation required. We offer flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.

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, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans to improve patients’ ability to perform daily activities.
• Provide hands-on therapy focused on strength, coordination, mobility, and self-care.
• Retrain patients in ADLs (dressing, bathing, meal prep, etc.).
• Assess and report on patient progress, function, and home safety needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers on techniques, exercises, and safety strategies.
• Identify changes in condition and communicate with the OT and care team.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Support a safe, coordinated plan of care.

Skills

Home health care

Autonomous work

Communication skills

CPR certified

Education

Accredited COTA program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

VitalCaring Group seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for home health. Deliver personalized, goal-driven care one-on-one in patients’ homes under supervision of a Licensed OT.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited COTA program, current state license, CPR, and can work independently. Home health experience preferred; reliable transportation required. We offer flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.