Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in Danbury, CT, United States

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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Location: Danbury, CT, United States Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 40 FTE: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Day 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Date Posted: Mar 25, 2026

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Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

Description Summary: Educated health care provider who assists the Occupational Therapist in the provision of Occupational Therapy. Works under the direction and supervision of the registered Occupational Therapist in the home environment practice setting.

Responsibilities

1. May perform occupational therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
2. Documentation of treatments and progress documentation must be assigned by supervising Occupational Therapist.
3. May modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with patient status within the scope of the established treatment plan.
4. The performance of the delegated functions by the COTA must be consistent with safe legal occupational therapy practice.
5. The agency ensures that a qualified Occupational Therapist is always accessible by telecommunications to the COTA at all times while the COTA is treating patients.
6. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information This position requires a minimum formal education of Associate Degree and minimum of 12 months job-related experience.

License If visits to patients homes are needed, a current valid drivers license and access to a good working vehicle are required.

Certification Certified OT Assistant.

Working Conditions

• Manual: Significant manual skills, motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company Western CT Home Care Inc

Org Unit 610

Department Occupational Therapy

Exempt No

Salary Range $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable, e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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