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Occupational Therapist Assistant ( COTA ), Independent and Assisted Living

CompanyAW Health Care
LocationUniversity City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 11, 2026
About The Company
AW Health Care is a local, private, women-owned company serving the medical and personal care needs of home-bound, aging, and disabled people. AW owners are very involved in company operations and work on-site daily. AW Health Care provides medical home health care - - - skilled nursing care, PT/OT/speech therapy, home health aides and medical social work. AW also provides personal home care - - - private duty services, support with daily living activities, household management, skilled nursing services, veterans assistance, Medicaid Chore Services, Consumer Directed Services (CDS) and geriatric case management. AW takes great pride helping seniors be safe, independent and well-cared for in their homes. AW Health Care manages and operates outpatient physical and occupational therapy at their clinic locations in University City and St. Charles, Missouri. AW Health Care also provides transportation services within the service area. AW Health Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, long term care insurance and veterans plans. The AW service area includes St. Louis City and the counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Warren and Lincoln; and these seven counties in Illinois: Macoupin, Madison, Bond, Monroe, St. Clair, Clinton and Washington. The “AW” means “Aging Well”. This care philosophy includes maintaining a healthy body, an active mind and positive outlook and greatly affects the ability to “age well”. AW care plans help patients regain lost abilities and build confidence to reach maximum potential. AW Health Care is different…different because of(1) individualized care plans, (2) high levels of compassionate communication with the family and patient, (3) professional integrity, (4)courteous and reliable caregivers, (5) accountability to our clients and each other, and (6) the commitment to do “whatever it takes to care for the whole person because everyone deserves to age well.”
About the Role

Description

Job Summary:

A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist and Director of Therapy, Outpatient. AW Health Care is looking to add a consistent Full Time or Part Time COTA to service our St Louis County Facilities.


Responsibilities:

  1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
  2. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
  3. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
  4. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
  5. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the OT.
  6. Consults with OT regarding change in treatment.
  7. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
  8. Participates in in-service education and presents in-service programs as assigned.
  9. Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
  10. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
  11. Prepares medical records and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
  12. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the OT.
  13. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
  14. Participates in educating the patient and family.


Requirements

Qualifications:

  • A person who meets the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant established by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTO).
  • Certification is maintained by the AOTA.
  • Currently certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
  • Two (2) years of experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

  • Ability to participate in physical activity.
  • Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
  • Moderate lifting.
  • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Key Skills
Occupational TherapyPatient Care PlanningFine Motor ExercisesMedical Record DocumentationPatient EducationClinical Note PreparationPhysical RehabilitationCare Plan Implementation
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The COTA administers occupational therapy to patients in their residences based on physician orders and OT supervision. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, instructing patients on home programs, and maintaining timely medical records.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$32 - $38
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
131
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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