Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Job Details:

Job Location: Greenwood, IN - Greenwood, IN 46143, Salary Range: Undisclosed, About the company: Select Home Health & Hospice (A Fortis Health Company) is a clinician-led and operated skilled home health care agency serving central Indiana.

We provide expert nursing and therapy services designed to improve health, independence, and quality of life—all within the comfort of your own home. Our highly trained clinicians are compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering exceptional care with integrity and excellence.

At Select Home Health & Hospice, we believe in putting patients first: “Select the best for your health!”

Job Summary: Select Home Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to provide in-home therapy services under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OT).

This role delivers direct patient care based on the established plan of care, monitors patient progress, and supports patients and families in achieving safe independence at home.

Duties/Responsibilities: Provide occupational therapy interventions in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care developed and supervised by the Registered OT. Deliver therapeutic activities and self-care training designed to restore function and improve independence.

Implement orthotic use and adaptive strategies as directed by the OT. Observe, document, and report patient responses to treatment and any changes in condition to the OT and/or Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) or Director of Nursing (DON).

Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercise programs, strengthening techniques, transfers, positioning, and activities of daily living. Assist the OT with ordering, fabricating, or recommending adaptive and assistive equipment.

Participate in client care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.

Participate in in-service training and continuing education to remain current with occupational therapy standards and best practices. Support staff education initiatives as requested. Physical

Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and assist patients with mobility and transfers, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to travel to patient homes and drive for extended periods. Ability to move therapy equipment and supplies as needed.

Regular use of a tablet or electronic device for documentation and communication. Disclaimer This description reflects the general nature and level of work for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications.

Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement Fortis Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates.

Fortis Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fortis Health conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program (required). Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the state of Indiana (required). Minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital, facility, or home health setting; home health experience (preferred). Valid driver’s license, reliable auto insurance, and personal transportation (required).