Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• 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 patients 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.

What is Required

• 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 drivers license maintain an acceptable driving record OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Whats in it for you

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand 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.

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited hired assigned and promoted without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process please submit a request via email at

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors including qualifications skills competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.