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Legacy Home Care
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | Home Health | Monday-Friday
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$61,247 / year median in the U.S.
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant |COTA Company:
Legacy Home Care / Home Health Care, Inc.Location:
Southwest Greater Twin Cities Metro Area Compensation:
$82,000-$110,000 per yearSchedule:
Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday-Friday To Stand Out Email Nikky Vogelgesang at nikky.vogelgesang@hhcare.net with your resume and tell us about your COTA background, what you're doing today, and what would need to be different about your next therapy position to make a move worthwhile . More Freedom. More Variety. And $82,000-$110,000 to Do Work You Already Know. What if being a COTA meant starting your morning from home, seeing patients throughout your territory, managing your own day, and spending your visits helping people accomplish things that actually matter in their everyday lives? That's home health. Legacy Home Care and Home Health Care, Inc. are hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) for the Southwest Greater Twin Cities Metro. You'll have Monday-Friday scheduling, $82,000-$110,000 earning potential, mileage reimbursement, one-on-one patient visits, territory-based scheduling, and the independence to manage your workday outside the same four walls. If you've spent years in SNF, rehab, outpatient, senior living, or another facility setting, this could be a completely different way to use the skills you already have. Why Give Home Health a Look? $82,000-$110,000 annual earning potential Monday-Friday schedule Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities One-on-one patient visits Start your day from home Assigned territory to help manage travel Independence throughout your workday Consistent patient volume Mileage reimbursement between visits Cell phone reimbursement each paycheck Free access to our Education Hub for continuing education Licensure reimbursement $250 annual scrub reimbursement Medical and dental insurance Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage PTO and sick time 401(k) with employer match Experienced OTR/L and interdisciplinary support Trade the Therapy Gym for the Real World As a COTA, you're constantly working toward functional goals. Home health gives you the chance to see exactly how those goals translate into someone's everyday life. Instead of practicing a transfer somewhere else, you're helping a patient safely get out of their own chair . Instead of talking about kitchen safety, you're working in their kitchen . Instead of simulating a morning routine, you're helping them develop strategies that work in their actual home . You'll work under the direction of an OTR/L, but each day gives you variety. Different patients, different homes, different challenges, and different opportunities to help someone become more independent. What You'll Do Provide occupational therapy treatments in patient homes under the direction of an OTR/L Carry out individualized treatment plans and interventions Help patients improve ADLs and functional independence Address strength, coordination, mobility, and functional skills Reinforce adaptive techniques and compensatory strategies Provide adaptive equipment and home-safety education Educate patients, families, and caregivers Monitor patient response and communicate progress to the supervising Occupational Therapist Complete accurate and timely EMR documentation Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the care team You Already Have Skills That Can Translate You don't need years of home health experience to consider making the move. We're interested in COTAs coming from Skilled Nursing, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Therapy, Transitional Care, Senior Living, Long-Term Care, Hospital-Based Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, and Home Health . If you're comfortable treating patients, building relationships, following an OT plan of care, recognizing changes, staying organized, and managing your responsibilities independently, you may be a great fit. What We're Looking For Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Active Minnesota COTA license Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Strong patient communication and education skills Confidence working independently in patient homes Strong organization and time-management skills Ability to collaborate closely with a supervising OTR/L Commitment to helping patients maximize independence and quality of life Your Next COTA Job Doesn't Have to Look Like Your Last One You can stay in Occupational Therapy without spending every workday in the same building, following the same routine. Home health gives you the chance to get out into the community, manage your territory, work one-on-one with patients, and enjoy greater independence throughout your day , while still having an experienced clinical team behind you. Add in a Monday-Friday schedule and $82,000-$110,000 earning potential , and this may be the kind of change that makes staying in therapy exciting again. Apply today or email Nikky Vogelgesang at nikky.vogelgesang@hhcare.net with your resume and tell us what would make your next COTA position worth making a move for.Pay:
$82,000.00 - $110,000.00 per hourBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings accountWork Location:
On the roadBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development