Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (10034)
Company: Summit Home Care & Hospice
Location: Marion
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Summit Home Care and Hospice is
searching for an experienced and motivated Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our team. We’re committed to
providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our
patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining
the delivery of care. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
(COTA): Full-Time: Monday – Friday; 40 Hours/Week Pay: $40.00 -
$50.00 per Visit & Hourly Rate for Training/Orientation $3,000
Sign-On Bonus! Coverage Location: Marion, OH & Surrounding Areas
(Including Mount Gilead, OH) Travel: Required Milage Reimbursement,
$0.48/Mile Responsibilities: The Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant will report to the Registered Occupational Therapist that
is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for
occupational therapy services. 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. 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.
Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports
to the registered occupational therapist for any changes in the
patient's condition. Submits clinical documentation in accordance
with Organization policy. Follows treatment program and goals for
improved patient function as established by the registered
occupational therapist. Documents patient response to treatment
plan and progress toward established goals. Maintains
contact/communication with other personnel involved in patient care
to promote coordinated, efficient care. Attends and contributes to
in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by
Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans
of care for the patients of the Organization. Identifies patient
and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults
with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists
with necessary referrals, as appropriate. Participates in
instructing patient family/caregiver and other Organization health
care personnel in patient treatment regime as delegated by the
registered occupational therapist. Will be supervised by the
registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days.
Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing
communication between the registered occupational therapist and
certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient's condition,
the patient's response to services provided by the assistant, any
need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.
Qualifications Qualifications: Graduate of an occupational therapy
assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational
Therapy Association. Certified with the National Certification
Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with
state licensure laws. A minimum of one (1) year of clinical
experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant is
preferred. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must
be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working
order and insured in accordance with the organization's
requirements. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication,
and organizational skills. Benefits: Health Insurance Dental
Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k) Matching Disability
Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Schedule Paid Time Off Paid Sick
Time Referral Program Mileage Reimbursement
Keywords: Summit Home Care & Hospice, Middletown , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (10034), Healthcare , Marion, Ohio
