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.
Expand Health is a family owned and operated business that is rapidly growing! We emphasize patient outcomes, as evidenced by 5 Star Reviews by CMS and over 400 5-star Google reviews. Expand Health is also nationally distinguished by SHP as a Gold Star Top 5% performer for patient experience, 1 of 4 in all of Ohio. Expand Health has also been distinguished as 2026 Readers' Choice Award winners in Personal Home Care and Physical Therapy. We seek to attract and retain the best staff who also share in our dream to stand out in the lives of patients, our community, and healthcare as a whole. Certified Occupational Therapist for Home Health | Trumbull County Expand Health at Home is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Certified Occupational Therapist. Expand Health at Home takes great pride in providing exceptional care to our community. We would like to have you as part of the growing Expand Health family if you too share this drive!
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Mileage Reimbursement The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) is a member of a multidisciplinary team at Expand Health at Home. The COTA helps individuals improve their ability to perform everyday activities in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The COTA's goals are to rehabilitate and educate the patient to regain and retain their independence in their home setting.
COTA Responsibilities:
Implement treatment plans and a schedule to meet established short- and long-term goals, collaborating with supervising therapists and the interdisciplinary team. Communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families, and caregivers, ensuring a clear understanding of the care process. Document and bill for occupational therapy services, maintaining compliance with all CMS standards and ensuring accurate point-of-care records. Coordinate with other team members to establish and manage resident therapy schedules. Provide effective patient care and perform additional duties as required to support resident treatment goals. Monitor and document patient progress toward goals, adjusting the treatment plan in collaboration with the patient and interdisciplinary team. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, prognosis, home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and the use of assistive devices. Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all patient encounters, evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Assess the home environment to recommend modifications and durable medical equipment that enhance patient safety and independence. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the enhancement of department processes and overall patient outcomes. Manage workload efficiently to meet or exceed established productivity targets without compromising the quality of care
Performance Responsibilities:
Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee.
All employees of the organization:
Will strive to maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships. Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills. Must demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking questions when clarification is needed. Must be able to demonstrate reliability by arriving to work and/or visits on time/as scheduled. Will be expected to meet all productivity requirements. Are expected to represent the organization professionally at all times. Must be able to demonstrate initiative, strives to continually improve processes and relationships.
Qualification, Education and Experience:
Requires degree from an occupational therapy assistant program from an accredited source. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in all applicable states of practice. Commitment to continuous professional development and ongoing education to ensure licensure renewal and stay current with industry standards www.expandhealth.com We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Base Pay:
$30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
