Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

About myPlace HealthmyPlace Health was founded in 2021 by mission-aligned healthcare leaders and organizations that are committed to drastically improving health outcomes, quality and experience for vulnerable older adults and frail seniors. We specialize in providing value-based, comprehensive care and coverage for older adults with significant needs so they can thrive in the homes they love and in the communities they cherish.  Our mission is simple: to enable older adults to live the independent lives they deserve. We pursue this mission through our myPlace PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, which provides seamless primary care, integrated health plan coverage, personalized social engagement, and customized services delivered in the participant’s preferred place.   myPlace Health is building a mission-driven team that shares our passion for redefining the way older adults experience care as they “age in place” in the community. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of our country’s most challenging healthcare problems and join a fast-growing, dynamic team as we prepare to scale our mission to serve more markets. 
About This RoleAs a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), you’ll play a meaningful role in helping older adults live with greater independence, dignity, and joy. Working hand-in-hand with a licensed Occupational Therapist and a supportive Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you’ll bring compassion, creativity, and clinical skill to every interaction—whether it’s in a participant’s home, our day center, or out in the community.
At the heart of this role is the opportunity to support the implementation of personalized occupational therapy care plans that focus on what matters most to our participants: safety, mobility, confidence, and the ability to stay connected to daily life. You’ll guide and encourage each individual as they build the functional skills that help them thrive, and you’ll share your insights and observations to ensure their care evolves thoughtfully and responsively.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven team deeply committed to aging with grace and purpose. If you’re someone who finds joy in helping others reach their goals, values teamwork, and wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults, we’d love to welcome you to our community.

What Does Success Look Like In This Role?

• Caring Hands-On Support: Gently guiding participants through occupational therapy treatment plans created by a licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Empowering Independence: Helping participants meet their goals for daily living—like dressing, mobility, and memory—so they can live with more confidence and ease.
• Attentive Listening & Insight: Observing how participants respond and sharing your thoughtful input to help shape the best care plan possible.
• Strength-Building & Encouragement: Uplifting and motivating participants as they regain or maintain the skills that matter most in their daily lives.
• Creating Safe Spaces: Helping make home environments safer by identifying fall risks and suggesting supportive tools and equipment.
• Sharing Knowledge with Heart: Teaching participants, caregivers, and teammates how to use adaptive tools and therapeutic techniques in a warm, inclusive way.
• Adaptability in Care Settings: Delivering compassionate care across our center, homes, and the community while following safety and infection control protocols.
• Thoughtful Documentation: Accurately capturing your observations and the participant’s progress in our electronic health record—because every detail matters.
• Team Spirit & Collaboration: Participating in daily team huddles to share updates and collaborate on the best possible care for our participants.
• Supportive Assessment Participation: Helping gather key information for evaluations that guide personalized care, always with a thoughtful approach.
• Helping with Life Transitions: Reinforcing therapy recommendations and preparing caregivers with knowledge and tools for continued support at home.
• Keeping Things Running Smoothly: Organizing therapy supplies and equipment, and keeping our rehab areas clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Welcoming New Teammates: Supporting the orientation and basic training of new COTAs and staff with patience and enthusiasm.
• Always Improving Together: Joining in on quality improvement projects and data collection to make our care even better.
• Staying Calm & Ready: Offering support during participant emergencies or incidents, and ensuring things are communicated and documented with care.
• Lifelong Learning: Maintaining your COTA license and CPR certification and staying