Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. in Burlington, NC, is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide patient-centered rehabilitation under the supervision of an occupational therapist. The role focuses on ADL retraining, mobility, and adaptive equipment to support seniors’ independence.

You will document progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families about goals and techniques to promote functional recovery and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation practices for seniors.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to educate and motivate patients and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services for seniors under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans focusing on activities of daily living (ADL) retraining, strengthening, functional mobility, and adaptive equipment use.
• Accurately document patient progress and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment goals and techniques.

Skills

OTA Certification

Geriatric rehab

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Role: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services for seniors under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans focusing on activities of daily living (ADL) retraining, strengthening, functional mobility, and adaptive equipment use.
• Accurately document patient progress and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment goals and techniques.

Qualifications & Skills

• Certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation practices for seniors.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to educate and motivate patients and families effectively.

Key Duties: Support rehabilitation goals, maintain accurate documentation, collaborate with team members, and provide patient and family education in a supportive environment.