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Home Health COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pennant·Bellingham, Washington

$35 - $40/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 26 days ago
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About the role

Perform ongoing evaluations of patients' functional status and implement treatment plans to improve independence. Educate patients and caregivers on new skills while maintaining detailed clinical records and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

Signature Healthcare at Home is seeking to add a COTA for Whatcom County!

This position would cover Whatcom County (Bellingham, Lynden, Blaine, Ferndale, Sudden Valley, Deming) for home health occupational therapy services.

This position works Monday through Friday day shift, with self-directed scheduling dependent on patient needs and territory. If you enjoy a high level of autonomy, travel and meeting patients where they are, apply today!

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participates in the on-going evaluation of the patient's functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written/verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered Occupational Therapist.
  • Teaches patient and/or family/caregivers new skills and retrains once familiar with daily activities that has been lost to illness or injury.
  • Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinician notes, and reports to the Occupational Therapist any changes in the patient's condition.
  • Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as deleted by the Occupational Therapist.
  • Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established and documents patient's response to treatment plan and progress towards goals.
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health care services and consults with interdisciplinary team to get the necessary referrals, information, etc. as needed or appropriate.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Must have graduated from an OT assistant program accredited by the ACOTE of the AOTA or any successor organization of the ACOTE.
  • Must be eligible for or have taken the OT assistant certification examination administered by the NBCOT.
  • Must be licensed and able to practice in Washington State.
  • The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
  • Possesses and maintains a valid CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clinicians with experience in Home Health or post-acute care.
  • Familiarity with Homecare Homebase EMR.
  • Schedule, Pay and Benefits
  • Part-time or PRN Monday through Friday.
  • Hourly $35 - 40 (Dependent on Experience) + Mileage Reimbursement @ $0.62 / mile.

Contact us if this role sounds like you!

Learn More About Us

Exceptional In-Home Healthcare | Signature | Oregon & Washington [https://signaturehch.com/?PC=esb005]

Providing Life-Changing Service | Pennant [https://pennantgroup.com/]

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT assistant program, NBCOT certified, and licensed to practice in Washington State. A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and current CPR certification are required.

  • professional certificate
  • CPR Certification
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Home Health Care
  • Patient Rehabilitation
  • Homecare Homebase EMR

Benefits

  • Mileage Reimbursement

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$35 - $40/hr
Location
Bellingham, Washington
Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Application
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Pennant

At Pennant, we are driven by a simple truth: exceptional care begins with exceptional leadership. We understand that local leaders are the heartbeat of local care, and empowering them is the key to delivering personalized, Life-Changing Service in every community we serve. Our...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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