Urgent Need: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Northern Montgomery County

Human Touch Home Health; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

One-on-One patient care

Independent field-based visits

Supportive leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Professional growth

Job summary

Human Touch Home Health is actively seeking licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to provide skilled home health services across Northern Montgomery County, Maryland. You’ll deliver one-on-one care, support patient independence, and tailor visits to your preferred communities.

We offer flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement for travel, and opportunities to grow professionally while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in patients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland OTA license required.
• Graduate of an accredited OTA program.
• Ability to provide skilled OT under supervision.
• Strong rehabilitation and ADL knowledge.
• Excellent communication and education skills.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable transportation to visits.
• Accurate and timely documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled OT under OT supervision.
• Assist patients with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, meals).
• Provide activities to improve upper-extremity strength and coordination.
• Reinforce safe mobility and independence techniques.
• Train patients in adaptive equipment use.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy activities and safety.
• Monitor patient responses and report changes.
• Document treatment interventions and progress.
• Collaborate with OT, nurses, PTs, and other staff.
• Ensure Medicare Maryland agency requirements.
• Promote patient safety and dignity.

Skills

Maryland COTA license

Home health exp

Independent work

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Accredited OTA program

Tools

WellSky/Kinnser

Job description

Northern Montgomery County COTAs — We Need Your Skills!

Your next patient assignment could be closer to home than you think!

Human Touch Home Health is actively recruiting Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to provide skilled home health services throughout Northern Montgomery County, Maryland.

We have an urgent need for qualified, dependable therapy professionals who are available to help patients regain independence and improve their ability to perform everyday activities.

If you're a COTA looking for flexible scheduling, meaningful patient care, and the opportunity to work in your preferred communities, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Based on Experience

• Flexible Scheduling Based on Your Availability

• Opportunities to Accept Patient Visits in Preferred Coverage Areas

• Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Work-Related Travel

• One-on-One Patient Care

• Supportive Occupational Therapists and Clinical Leadership

• Independent Field-Based Patient Visits

• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team

• Opportunities for Additional Patient Visits Based on Availability

• Professional Growth Opportunities

Priority Coverage Areas

We are urgently seeking COTAs in:

• Germantown, MD

• Clarksburg, MD

• Damascus, MD

• Montgomery Village, MD

• Boyds, MD

• Gaithersburg, MD

• Olney, MD

You do not have to cover every location listed!

Tell us which communities work best for you. Patient assignments are coordinated based on your preferred territory, availability, and patient needs.

We want you spending more time helping patients and less time traveling across Montgomery County.

What You'll Do

As a Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll provide skilled therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement occupational therapy treatments according to the established plan of care

• Assist patients with improving activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation

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

• Reinforce safe mobility and functional independence techniques

• Train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices

• Teach energy conservation and compensatory strategies

• Reinforce home safety and fall-prevention recommendations

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic activities and safety techniques

• Monitor patient responses to treatment and communicate changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist

• Document treatment interventions and patient progress accurately

• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, nurses, Physical Therapists, and other healthcare professionals

• Identify and report changes in patient condition

• Complete accurate and timely visit documentation

• Follow applicable Medicare, Maryland, and agency requirements

• Promote patient safety, dignity, and independence

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy Assistant license valid for practice in Maryland

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

• Ability to provide skilled occupational therapy treatments under appropriate OT supervision

• Strong understanding of rehabilitation techniques and activities of daily living

• Excellent communication and patient-education skills

• Ability to work independently in patients’ homes while maintaining required supervision

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Reliable transportation to assigned patient visits

• Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health occupational therapy experience

• Experience treating adult and geriatric patients

• Knowledge of Medicare home health requirements

• Experience with adaptive equipment and functional rehabilitation

• Familiarity with WellSky/Kinnser or similar electronic medical records

• Availability to accept patient visits in Northern Montgomery County

We Need COTAs Who Are Ready to Make a Difference

Every patient deserves timely, quality therapy.

For someone recovering from surgery, that may mean learning to safely manage daily routines.

For a stroke survivor, it could mean regaining the ability to dress independently.

For an older adult, it may mean developing the confidence to remain safely at home.

Your work helps turn everyday challenges into meaningful progress.

At Human Touch Home Health, we're looking for COTAs who are passionate about patient care and ready to help individuals achieve greater independence.

Position Details

Company: Human Touch Home Health
Position: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Location: Northern Montgomery County, Maryland
Work Setting: Field-Based, Patient Homes
Schedule: Flexible, Based on Patient Needs and Availability
Coverage: Preferred Communities Within Northern Montgomery County
Mileage Reimbursement: Available for Eligible Work-Related Travel
Hiring Priority: Urgent

Northern Montgomery County COTAs — Lets Get You Connected!

We have patients who need therapy. We need qualified COTAs who are ready to help them move forward.

Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.