What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) position at Volunteers of America National Services?
Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join Home Health of Western Colorado as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.
The Home Health of Western Colorado is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.
Pay Range: $28.68- $34.72 per hour based on previous work experience.
Schedule: PRN
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
- A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
- A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
- Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
- Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
What You Bring (Requirements)
- Graduate from a Therapy Assistant accredited curriculum. Eligible for certification and/or licensure per state regulations.
- Is a registered assistant or is eligible for registration in the state of Colorado.
- Ability to understand medical terminology and how it applies to Therapy in order to communicate with residents, staff and physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
The COTA will provide quality ongoing therapy to all patients within the facility per physician’s orders. Communicate on an ongoing basis with therapist, residents and staff, the progress of such designed programs; assists the therapist with resident/patient related activities and direct resident/patient care and keeps department records as per facility policy.
- Performs therapy treatment and related duties delegated by the therapist.
- Provides Therapy to the residents upon written order of the residents’ attending physician and specifically:
- Communicates a report on the residents’ progress to the therapist and attending physician.
- Consults with the therapist and the physician regarding residents’ change of condition as indicated during the course of treatment.
The Home Health of Western Colorado is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health care agency in Montrose, CO which include experienced team of nurses, rehab therapists and home health aides dedicated to providing individualized health care needs with compassion and empathy. We are trained in caring for older adults, providing in-home health care services in the Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties and Montrose, CO.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.