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 Work Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5PM Date Posted: Mar 10, 2026 Share Apply Now See whats possible in our system of care

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 The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the registered Occupational Therapist in the home environment practice setting to administer therapy treatments and procedures to help patients recover, develop, or improve skills needed for daily living. 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.

Responsibilities

• May perform occupational therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Occupational Therapist.
• Documents visits and completes documentation within 24 hours of visit and within agency guidelines.
• The performance of the delegated functions by the COTA must be consistent with safe, legal, occupational therapy practice.
• Reviews and provides input to goals set in the plan of care to observe if goals are being met or may suggest to the licensed Occupational Therapist the need for revisions when goals are not being met.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Provides patient-family education and training.
• Participates in the agency quality assurance and performance improvement program.
• Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Foundational Values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Other Information

• Minimum Experience: one year
• Must have a current drivers license and motor vehicle in good working condition.
• Working Conditions: Manual significant manual skills, motor coord & finger dexterity, Occupational: Some 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State, or Local law.

Reasonable Accommodation We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact 203-739-7330 for reasonable accommodation requests only. Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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