Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Elara Capital

. Provide occupational therapy services by following the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeValparaiso • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing occupational therapy services, including patient assessment, care plan implementation, and effective communication with healthcare teams. Proficient in patient mobility support and documentation while adhering to healthcare regulations.

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COTA CertificationPatient Care CoordinationHome Therapy InstructionClinical Care ExperienceHealthcare Regulation Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Occupational Therapy ServicesPatient Progress MonitoringDocumentation AccuracyTherapy Exercise InstructionPatient Lifting and Transferring

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationPatient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

COTA CertificationDriver's License

Industry Keywords

Occupational TherapyCare PlanHealthcare RegulationsClinical Care SettingPatient Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide occupational therapy services by following the care plan developed by the Occupational Therapist
Visit patients regularly and monitor their progress during each visit
Report changes in a patient's condition to the Occupational Therapist, physician, and care team
Follow physician orders and the established plan of care
Teach patients and caregivers home therapy exercises and safe techniques
Work closely with the care team to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care
Complete accurate and timely documentation for each patient visit
Help reduce avoidable hospital and emergency room visits through proactive patient care
Stay up to date on healthcare regulations and agency policies
Work in a physically active role that may include lifting, transferring patients, and occasional irregular or on-call hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a certified occupational therapy curriculum established by the Occupational Therapy Association
Current, unrestricted COTA certification in the state of work
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a COTA in a clinical care setting
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
401(K) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement
Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement