Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (9650)
Company: Summit Home Care & Hospice
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description 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 Coverage Location: Central
Cincinnati (bordering towns include Delhi, Cheviot, College Hill,
Wyoming, Blue Ash, Norwood) Expected Travel: 30 Mile Radius (Milage
Reimbursement, $0.48/Mile) Pay Range: $30.00 – $35.00 (based on a
per visit rate and the clinician’s capacity for caseload volume)
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 and for adherence to all conditions outlined in
the Service Agreement. 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, Fairfield , Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) (9650), Healthcare , Cincinnati, Ohio
