Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant COTA Home ...

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: Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) u2013 PRN ? _Flexible, Meaningful Work Where Care Feels Like Home_ At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortableu2014at home. Every day, our dedicated teams deliver high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey. Weu2019re looking for a PRN Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) whou2019s passionate about helping patients regain independence and live life to the fullest. If youu2019re driven by purpose, flexibility, and the chance to truly make a difference, this role is for you. Why Join the Elara Caring Mission? u2728 Work in a collaborative, supportive environment u2728 Make a real impactu2014one patient, one home, one visit at a time u2728 Competitive PRN compensation u2728 Free continuing education opportunities for all employees u2728 Career growth and advancement opportunities u2728 Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including: + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with employer match + Paid time off & paid holidays + Family & pet bereavement leave + Pet insurance As a vital member of our interdisciplinary care team, you will: + Promote Elara Caringu2019s mission, philosophy, and standards of excellence + Assist in implementing individualized rehabilitation plans under the direction of an Occupational Therapist + Perform routine patient visits and reassess therapy needs at each visit + Communicate significant findings or changes in patient condition to the OT, physician, and care team + Verify and follow the established Plan of Care and physician orders + Educate patients and caregivers on therapy goals, home exercise programs, and safety + Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer requirements + Identify and report potential coverage or payment concerns + Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation + Collaborate with clinical staff on schedules, patient needs, and care coordination + Support initiatives to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits Work Environment & Physical Requirements + Physically demanding, fast-paced clinical environment + Full range of motion required, including lifting, transferring, and assisting patients + Ability to lift 50u2013100 lbs + May require irregular hours or on-call responsibilities, as applicable What Is Required u2714 Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program u2714 Current, unrestricted COTA license in the state of practice u2714 Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a COTA u2714 Ability and willingness to travel within the branch coverage area (up to 50%) u2714 Valid driveru2019s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance u2714 Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the workday This position reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee. If youu2019re ready to use your skills, compassion, and flexibility to change livesu2014apply today and become part of the Elara Caring family. _We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families._ _Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law._ _Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9._ _At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location._ _This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided._ _If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to_ ._

Created: 2026-02-04