Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals' goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient's priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.

We're building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you're excited to shape the future of home-based care, here's what the role involves.

Responsibilities

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides occupational therapy services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs nonprofessional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient.

• Provide occupational therapy services including procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care under the direction of an Occupational Therapist
• Provide skilled occupational therapy visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule in any way
• Report significant findings to patient's physician, occupational therapist, and Clinical Supervisor as they occur
• Submit completed occupational therapy visit notes; communication notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor
• Submit change orders per agency policy
• Maintain open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care team
• Attend staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirements
• Participate in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon request
• Participate in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedure
• Follow agency policies and procedures
• Perform these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator
• Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder
• Repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands
• Able to drive a car 2-4 hours per day
• Maintain productivity level at 90%
  
  

Qualifications

• A current unencumbered State professional license
• Active CPR Certification
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
• An automobile to be used for work
• The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
• The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
• Proficiency in clinical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in personal computer use including e-mail, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• One year of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  
  

Perks and Benefits (What we offer):

• Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
• Career growth and development
• Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
• Engaging and mission driven workplace
• 401(k) matching
• Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)
  
  

Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Perks and Benefits (What we offer):

• Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
• Career growth and development
• Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
• Engaging and mission driven workplace
• 401(k) matching
• Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)
  
  

Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we'd love to hear from you.