About the role
Overview
Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Join a community-based care team where your skills directly support patients in achieving greater independence and quality of life. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you will provide hands-on patient care under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, delivering interventions aligned with clinical best practices. In this role, you will contribute to positive patient outcomes, support individualized care plans, and help ensure a high-quality, patient-centered care experience.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
- With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
- And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
- Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled occupational therapy services in the home setting, supporting patients in regaining function, independence, and quality of life.
- Implement individualized treatment plans using therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment, and modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and massage.
- Provide patient-centered care addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and safety needs across diverse patient populations.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis management, safe use of assistive devices, and techniques to support daily living activities.
- Monitor patient response to treatment, communicate changes in condition to the Occupational Therapist, and adjust care within scope of practice.
- Ensure safe, high-quality care delivery while maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation and compliance with home health standards.
- Identify risks for hospitalization and collaborate with care teams to proactively support positive patient outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, training, and ongoing professional development, including Integrated Care Management certification.
- Support care coordination, service promotion, and team communication to enhance patient experience and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of State Board approved program for Occupational Therapy Assistants required.
Experience
- Minimum CNA 75 hour preferred.
- One (1) year experience in a health care field required.
License(s)/Certification(s)
- Licensed Occupational Therapy in the state(s) of practice required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Valid Auto Insurance when driving personal vehicle is required.
- Basic Life Support required through the American Heart Association.
- IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
- IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
- IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.
- IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.