Occupational Therapist Assistant Certified (3938)

## Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

# Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

**Join Andwell Health Partners and Make a Difference Every Day**

At Andwell Health Partners, Maine's largest independent nonprofit home and community healthcare organization, we're dedicated to helping people live healthier, more independent lives. Our team provides exceptional home health, hospice, behavioral health, medical, and care management services across Maine.

Recognized as one of **Maine's Best Places to Work**, Andwell is committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow. If you're passionate about helping patients achieve greater independence in the comfort of their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.

## Position Summary

As a **Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)**, you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide skilled occupational therapy services in patients' homes. You'll play a vital role in helping individuals regain function, improve daily living skills, and achieve greater independence following illness, injury, or disability.

## What You'll Do

• Deliver occupational therapy treatments according to the established plan of care.
• Assist patients in improving activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, transfers, positioning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate findings to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Accurately document visits and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, caregivers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life while following all regulatory and clinical standards.

## Qualifications
**Required:**

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree program for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license in the State of Maine.
• Minimum of one year of recent clinical experience preferred.
• Current Maine driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• CPR certification (or ability to maintain certification).

## Work Environment
This position primarily serves patients in their homes throughout the community. The role requires regular travel between patient locations and occasional office work.

Physical requirements include

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and squatting
• Climbing stairs
• Safe patient transfers
• Fine motor skills

## Schedule

Flexible opportunities are available based on organizational and patient needs, including

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Hourly

## Why Join Andwell?

• Work one-on-one with patients in their home environment
• Be part of a supportive interdisciplinary care team
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Recognized as one of Maine's Best Places to Work
• Meaningful work that improves lives every day
• Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on belonging and professional growth

If you're a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is committed to helping patients live safely and independently at home, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the Andwell Health Partners team.

**Andwell Health Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.**