Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Humantouchhealth; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

One-on-one patient care

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Human Touch Home Health in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to provide in-home occupational therapy services throughout Fredericksburg and surrounding communities. If you enjoy one-on-one work and flexibility, we’d love to connect!

As a Home Health COTA you’ll be supervised by a licensed OT and help patients regain independence with daily activities.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Occupational Therapy Assistant license required.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current COTA certification.
• Strong patient-care and communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and time-management abilities.
• Reliable transportation to patient homes.
• Ability to independently manage visits within the COTA scope of practice and required OT supervision.
• WellSky experience is a plus.
• Home Health experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy treatments per established plans of care.
• Help patients improve independence with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other daily activities.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, and functional abilities.
• Assist patients with adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques.
• Reinforce home safety and fall-prevention strategies.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising OT.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe techniques and home programs.
• Collaborate with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using WellSky.
• Follow applicable Medicare, Virginia, and agency requirements.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Transportation

OT supervision adherence

Education

COTA certification

OTA program graduate

Virginia license

Tools

WellSky

Job description

Help Patients Regain Their Independence. One Visit at a Time.

We Have the Patients. We Need the COTAs!

At Human Touch Home Health, we're actively seeking compassionate, dependable Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to provide in-home occupational therapy services throughout Fredericksburg, Virginia, and surrounding communities.

If you enjoy working one-on-one with patients, helping them regain their independence, and having the flexibility to choose where and when you work, we'd love to connect!

Whether you're looking to pick up a few visits each week or build a consistent PRN caseload, we have opportunities that may fit your availability.

Your Schedule. Your Territory. Your Opportunity to Make a Difference.

What We Offer

• Competitive PRN Compensation

• Flexible Scheduling

• Choose Your Preferred Coverage Area

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Opportunities to Build Your Caseload

• One-on-One Patient Care

• Supportive Clinical Leadership

• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team

• Professional Growth Opportunities

Where We Need You

We are seeking COTA coverage in:

• Fredericksburg

• Stafford

• Spotsylvania

• Falmouth

• Massaponax

• Garrisonville

• Aquia Harbour

• Surrounding communities

You do not have to cover every location!

Prefer Fredericksburg and Falmouth? Great!

Want to stay closer to Stafford and Garrisonville? We can work with that!

Our goal is to match you with patients in communities that make sense for your schedule and travel preferences.

We have patients who need therapy, and we're looking for COTAs ready to make a difference.

What You'll Do

As a Home Health COTA, you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to help patients improve their ability to perform everyday activities safely and independently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide occupational therapy treatments according to established plans of care

• Help patients improve independence with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other daily activities

• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, and functional abilities

• Assist patients with adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques

• Reinforce home safety and fall-prevention strategies

• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising OT

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe techniques and home programs

• Collaborate with the supervising OT and interdisciplinary care team

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using WellSky

• Follow applicable Medicare, Virginia, and agency requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Active Virginia Occupational Therapy Assistant License Required

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• Current COTA certification

• Strong patient-care and communication skills

• Excellent documentation and time-management abilities

• Reliable transportation to patient homes

• Ability to independently manage assigned visits within the COTA scope of practice and required OT supervision

• Home Health Experience Preferred, but Not Required

• WellSky Experience Is a Plus

Occupational Therapy Is About Helping People Get Their Lives Back

It's helping someone safely get dressed in their own bedroom.

It's helping a patient prepare a simple meal in their own kitchen.

It's helping someone learn to use adaptive equipment so they can remain independent.

And sometimes, it's helping a patient regain the confidence to do something they thought they had lost.

That's the difference you can make with Human Touch Home Health.

Position Details

Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Employment Type: PRN
Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia & Surrounding Areas
Work Setting: Home Health / Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible
Territory: Based on Your Preferred Coverage Area

Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.