Occupational Therapy Assistant: Washington

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Position

Are you ready to use your occupational therapy skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our growing home health team. In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside Occupational Therapists to help patients regain independence, improve their quality of life, and safely remain in the comfort of their own homes.

Reasons to work here as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• Make a true difference: See the positive impact your care has on patients' independence and overall well-being.
• Build meaningful relationships: Develop lasting connections with patients and their families throughout their recovery journey.
• Enjoy autonomy and flexibility: Manage your daily schedule while providing one-on-one care in patients' homes.
• Continuous growth: Access paid training, educational opportunities, and professional development resources.
• Supportive environment: Join a collaborative team that values your expertise and encourages your success.

Competitive compensation and benefits package for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) include:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling: Set your own schedule with patients.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403(b) with Employer Match: Secure your financial future with our generous retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays: Enjoy time off to recharge and relax.
• Mileage reimbursement available.

What you'll do as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• Provide occupational therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Assist patients in improving their ability to perform activities of daily living and regain functional independence.
• Implement therapeutic exercises and activities designed to enhance strength, coordination, balance, and mobility.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and home safety recommendations.
• Observe, document, and report patient progress and communicate any changes to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.

Who you are as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA):

• Passionate about helping individuals maximize their independence and quality of life.
• A compassionate communicator who builds trusting relationships with patients and teammates.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong clinical observation and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working independently while remaining an active member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with a current Pennsylvania Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license, or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment.

About Concordia Visiting Nurses:

• Since 1881, Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been a place with a mission of caring. A place for healing. A place to feel comfortable. And a place where heartfelt Christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day.

OUR Mission:

• To serve our aging community with a continuum of high-quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability.

Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Workplace Wellness

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Funeral Leave

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location. 

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.