Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - Anchorage, AK

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

Location: Anchorage, AK

Schedule: Monday-Friday, PRN

Compensation: $35-$38/per visit

At Ancora Home Health & Hospice , we're growing our Therapy Teams and looking for a compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who is eager to improve healthcare and enhance lives. If you're driven to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Why People Love Working at Ancora

Our culture is grounded in Character, Experience, and Trust -core values we live by every day. At Ancora, we enrich lives, nurture career growth, and create an environment where everyone feels valued.

Highlights of Working for Ancora

• Support in Your Role: Comprehensive onboarding and continuous training.
• Schedule Flexibility: Build a schedule that works for you.
• Career Longevity: Average employee tenure is 5 years.
• Meaningful Work: Serve a vulnerable population with care and compassion.
• Growth Opportunities: With 7 divisions, there are paths for advancement.
• Employee Experience: Fun perks, rewards, and recognition programs!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:

•22 days of PTO + 5 bereavement days.

•Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

•401(k) with company match.

•Life, accident, and disability insurance options.

•Referral bonuses.

Our Mission

At Ancora, we provide a seamless continuum of care, including Mobile Primary Care, Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient Therapy, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Medical Transport. By integrating these services, we address our patients' diverse needs and fulfill our mission:

"Enrich Every Life We Encounter" -from employees to patients and their loved ones.

Job Summary

As a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) at Ancora, you will:

•Address patients' performance to support engagement in daily occupations that enhance their health and well-being.

•Implement treatment plans designed by the Occupational Therapist.

•Educate patients on adaptive techniques and task breakdown strategies.

•Assist with home assessments and recommend modifications.

•Train patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment use.

•Document progress on short- and long-term goals.

•Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist on changes in treatment plans.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

•Graduate from an accredited two-year COTA program (approved by AOTA).

•Current licensure, registration, or certification in the state of practice.

•Minimum of 2 years of related experience (preferred).

•Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

•Valid driver's license with a clean record and reliable transportation.

•Proof of current auto insurance and registration.

•Valid AK fingerprint clearance card (we can assist).

•Current CPR certification and negative TB test (we can help).

Make a Difference with Ancora!

If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a supportive and empowering environment, apply today to join Ancora Home Health & Hospice! Together, we can enrich lives and create meaningful change.

Ancora Home Health & Hospice is a division of Aegis Healthcare. Aegis Celebrates Diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, underscored by a Zero Tolerance policy for discrimination. Aegis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ability to pass a Background and Drug Screen.