Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - ACE Home Health Care & Hospice

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

The certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) performs only those services planned, delegated, and supervised by the registered occupational therapist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
2. Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
3. Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.
4. Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
2. Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational
   Therapy Association.
3. Licensed by the California State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with California licensure laws.
4. A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or
   organization requirements and is in good working order.

COMPENSATION 

Est. Annual Income Range: $109K to $140K (This position is paid on a per-visit basis)